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    ゲリラ豪雨対策 (gerira gouu taisaku - measures against guerrilla heavy rain)

    Grammar & Usage

    noun (compound noun)
    neutral

    How it works

    This is a compound noun formed by 'ゲリラ豪雨' (gerira gouu - guerrilla heavy rain) and '対策' (taisaku - measures/countermeasures). 'ゲリラ豪雨' itself is a compound term referring to sudden, localized, and intense downpours, often compared to a 'guerrilla' attack due to their unpredictable nature.

    Sample sentences

    今年の夏はゲリラ豪雨対策が必須です。

    Measures against guerrilla heavy rain are essential this summer.

    市はゲリラ豪雨対策として排水設備を強化する予定だ。

    The city plans to strengthen drainage facilities as a countermeasure against guerrilla heavy rain.

    各自がゲリラ豪雨対策をしっかり行うことが重要だ。

    It is important for each individual to properly implement measures against guerrilla heavy rain.

    Quick facts

    etymology:The term ゲリラ豪雨 (gerira gouu) combines 'ゲリラ' (guerrilla, from Spanish) referring to the sudden and unpredictable nature, and '豪雨' (gouu) meaning heavy rain. This term emerged to describe increasingly frequent localized torrential downpours in Japan.
    social_impact:This phrase is commonly used in news reports, government advisories, and public discourse, reflecting societal concern over the increasing frequency and impact of such weather events.

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    Example

    今年の夏はゲリラ豪雨対策が必須です。

    Measures against guerrilla heavy rain are essential this summer.

    市はゲリラ豪雨対策として排水設備を強化する予定だ。

    The city plans to strengthen drainage facilities as a countermeasure against guerrilla heavy rain.

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