雨が降っています。
It’s raining.
外は雨が降っています。傘を忘れないで。
It's raining outside. Don't forget an umbrella.
駅に着いたら、雨が降っていますね。
When you arrive at the station, it's raining, isn't it?
Japanese - Rainy Weather
Lesson 166 of 168
Goal: Say it simply: it's raining
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Nice! Today we'll practice one very useful phrase about the weather. Short, practical, and perfect for everyday conversations.
Level A1: In this short lesson (Lesson 166) you'll learn and practice the polite phrase 雨が降っています。(Ame ga futte imasu.) — “It’s raining.” You'll hear the phrase, see it in a mini-conversation, and do quick touch-and-tap practice to lock it in. This CEFR-aligned bite keeps things focused and friendly.
After this lesson you'll be able to:
- Recognize and say 雨が降っています。(Ame ga futte imasu.) politely.
- Understand when to use the progressive form for current weather.
- Use the phrase in a short, everyday conversation (Level A1).
Ready? Let's go!
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1. Reading + Listening Practice
Hear core phrases, repeat aloud.
2. Conversational Listening Practice
Hear phrases in a real mini-conversation.
Anna and David meet near a train station on a rainy day.
What is the weather when Anna and David meet?
Anna
こんにちは。外は雨が降っていますね。
Hi. It's raining outside, isn't it?
David
あ、本当だ。傘を持っていません。
Oh, really. I don't have an umbrella.
Anna
私はあります。どうぞ。
I have one. Here you go.
David
ありがとうございます。雨が降っていますから、気をつけます。
Thank you. Because it's raining, I'll be careful.
3. Guided Practice
Quizzes and matching to lock in meaning.
What does '雨が降っています。' mean?
Which Japanese sentence politely says 'It's raining right now'?
If someone says '雨が降っています。', what should you probably bring?
Which sentence uses the progressive form to describe current weather?
It's raining outside. You should wear boots.
外は___。長靴を履いた方がいいです。
A: Look outside the window. B: It's raining — you'll get very wet.
A: 窓の外を見て。 B: ___ すごく濡れるよ。
When you arrive at the station, it's raining outside. You'll need an umbrella.
駅に着いたら、外が___。傘が必要です。
Match the core phrases
Match the extra phrases
4. Speaking Practice
Say phrases yourself (mic/recording).
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Say this phrase out loud:
雨が降っています。
It’s raining.