noun
Refers to very fine, mist-like rain, like rice bran particles. Often used in poetic or descriptive contexts.
朝からぬか雨が降っている。
A fine drizzle has been falling since morning.
ぬか雨に煙る山々が美しい。
The mountains shrouded in light rain are beautiful.
Compound of 糠 (nuka, 'rice bran') and 雨 (ame, 'rain'), referring to rain as fine as rice bran particles.