small amount of rainfall; light rainfall
Refers to a low total precipitation or a period of light rain. Often used in weather forecasts or agricultural contexts.
This month has had little rain, and there are concerns about the impact on crops.
Light rainfall is expected tomorrow.
tropical wet and dry climate; tropical savannah climate
Compound of 少 (しょう, 'few, little') and 雨 (う, 'rain'). The reading is the on'yomi of both characters.