also: あまつづき
long spell of rain; prolonged rainy weather
Describes a period of many consecutive rainy days. Often used when the rain feels unusually persistent.
This year's rainy season has been a long spell of rain, and the laundry won't dry.
Because of the prolonged rain, I don't feel like going outside.
Standard kanji spelling.
Alternate reading; less common than あめつづき.
Compound of 雨 (rain) and 続き (continuation, from 続く 'to continue'). The reading あめつづき is standard; あまつづき is a less common variant.