雨雲
Meanings
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rain cloud
A cloud that brings rain; used in both literal and figurative contexts.
Rain clouds are spreading across the western sky.
I brought in the laundry because rain clouds were approaching.
Usage patterns
- 雨雲が近づくfor rain clouds to approach
Rain clouds are approaching from the west.
- 雨雲が発達するfor rain clouds to intensify/develop
The rain clouds are intensifying due to the low-pressure system.
- 〈場所〉に雨雲が広がるfor rain clouds to spread over an area
Rain clouds have started spreading over the Kanto region.
- 雨雲が去るfor rain clouds to move away/clear
The rain clouds will clear up and it will turn sunny in the afternoon.