also: うき
signs of rain; threatening to rain
Describes the look or feel of impending rain, such as dark clouds or a damp atmosphere. Often used in weather descriptions.
There is a sign of rain in the air.
A wind carrying the threat of rain began to blow.
Standard kanji spelling for the reading あまけ.
Alternate reading うき is rare and may be encountered in older or literary contexts.
Compound of 雨 (あめ, 'rain') and 気 (け, 'sign, feeling'). The reading あまけ is a common rendaku form of あめ + け. The alternate reading うき uses the on'yomi of both characters and is less common.