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ゲリラ豪雨 (ゲリラごうう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
expression, noun
guerrilla rainstorm ; sudden torrential downpour
Refers to a localized, intense rainstorm that occurs suddenly, often in summer, and can cause flash flooding. The term likens the unpredictable, hit-and-run nature of the rain to guerrilla warfare.
See also: ゲリラ
夏なつ は ゲリラ 豪ごう 雨う に 注ちゅう 意い が 必ひつ 要よう だ 。
In summer, you need to watch out for sudden torrential downpours.
Kanji 豪 overpowering, great, powerful Similar words 集しゅう 中ちゅう 豪ごう 雨う 集中豪雨 refers to a concentrated heavy rain over a wider area and longer duration, often associated with weather fronts, while ゲリラ豪雨 is more sudden, localized, and unpredictable.
夕ゆう 立だち 夕立 is a traditional term for a sudden evening shower in summer, but ゲリラ豪雨 emphasizes the intensity and potential for damage, and can occur at any time of day.
Etymology Compound of ゲリラ (from English 'guerrilla', referring to irregular, hit-and-run tactics) and 豪雨 (torrential rain). The term became popular in Japanese media in the 2000s to describe sudden, localized downpours that are difficult to predict.
