also: うすい
rainwater; rain water
Refers to water that falls as rain, often in contrast to tap water or other water sources. Common in everyday contexts.
I collect rainwater and use it to water the garden.
Rainwater runs down the gutter.
"rain water" solar term (approx. Feb 19)
Only with reading うすい
The second solar term in the traditional East Asian calendar, marking the transition from snow to rain. Read うすい in this context.
See also: 二十四節気
Around the time of the 'rain water' solar term, snow begins to turn to rain.
Rainwater had collected in the bucket in the yard.
Around the time of Usui, snow starts turning to rain.
This house collects rainwater from the roof and uses it to water the garden.
In some areas, people use rainwater to save on household water use.