also: あまかぜ
rain and wind; driving rain; the elements
Refers to the combination of rain and wind, often implying harsh weather. Can be used literally or figuratively for exposure to the elements.
雨風が強くなってきた。
The rain and wind are getting stronger.
彼は雨風をものともせずに歩き続けた。
He kept walking, undaunted by the rain and wind.
Standard kanji spelling. The reading あめかぜ is the most common.
Alternate reading, less common. May appear in older or literary contexts.
Compound of 雨 (あめ, 'rain') and 風 (かぜ, 'wind'). The alternate reading あまかぜ uses the older combining form あま for 'rain'.