風雨
Meanings
1
wind and rain
Refers to the combination of wind and rain as weather elements, often in descriptive or literary contexts.
The wind and rain are getting stronger.
2
Emphasizes a storm with both wind and rain; often used in weather reports or warnings.
Tonight the rainstorm will become severe.
Usage patterns
- 風雨にさらされるto be exposed to wind and rain
The old wooden house had been damaged from years of exposure to wind and rain.
- 風雨が強まるthe storm intensifies
The storm suddenly intensified at night.
- 風雨をしのぐto take shelter from wind and rain
We took shelter from the wind and rain in a mountain cabin.
- 風雨に耐えるto withstand wind and rain
This bridge is designed to withstand strong wind and rain.
- 風雨の中を〈動詞〉to do something in the wind and rain
The athletes ran through the wind and rain.