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土砂降り

Grammar & Usage

Noun

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How it works

A compound noun formed from '土砂' (dosha - earth and sand) and the continuative form of '降る' (furu - to fall/rain). It functions as a noun that can also act as a 'no-adjective'.

Sample sentences

急に土砂降りになったので、雨宿りをした。

It suddenly started pouring, so I took collective shelter from the rain.

土砂降りの雨の中を、彼は傘もささずに歩いていた。

He was walking in the pouring rain without even using an umbrella.

Quick facts

etymology:Literally 'falling like earth and sand', implying a heavy, overwhelming downpour.

jlptLevel:N2

pitchAccent:Heiban (0) [どしゃぶり]

kanjiReadings:どしゃぶり (Doshaburi)

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Example

急に土砂降りになったので、雨宿りをした。

It suddenly started pouring, so I took collective shelter from the rain.

土砂降りの雨の中を、彼は傘もささずに歩いていた。

He was walking in the pouring rain without even using an umbrella.