raindrops dripping from eaves or branches
Refers to drops of rain falling from the edge of a roof, tree branches, or similar overhangs. Often evokes a quiet, lingering sound or scene.
軒先から雨垂れがぽたぽたと落ちている。
Raindrops are dripping from the eaves with a plopping sound.
雨上がりの庭で、木の葉から雨垂れが光っていた。
In the garden after the rain, raindrops dripping from the leaves were sparkling.
exclamation point; exclamation mark
Colloquial, playful term for an exclamation mark, likening its shape to a falling raindrop. Used in casual conversation or informal writing.
See also: 感嘆符
この文の最後に雨垂れを付けて強調しよう。
Let's add an exclamation mark at the end of this sentence for emphasis.
メッセージに雨垂れが多すぎると、ちょっとうるさく感じる。
If there are too many exclamation marks in a message, it feels a bit noisy.
I heard the sound of raindrops dripping from the eaves.
She always puts an exclamation mark at the end of her emails.