A1 Collocation ニュートラル

light rain

Gentle, soft rain.

意味

Rain that is not heavy or strong.

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文化的背景

In the UK, 'light rain' is a common topic of conversation. It is often used to downplay the weather so as not to seem like one is complaining. Residents of places like Seattle or Vancouver are very familiar with light rain and rarely use umbrellas, as it is a constant, mild feature of life.

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Uncountable Noun

Remember that 'rain' is uncountable. You don't need 'a' before 'light rain'.

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Weather Apps

Check a weather app to see how they use the term 'light rain' in forecasts.

意味

Rain that is not heavy or strong.

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Uncountable Noun

Remember that 'rain' is uncountable. You don't need 'a' before 'light rain'.

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Weather Apps

Check a weather app to see how they use the term 'light rain' in forecasts.

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Small Talk

Talking about light rain is a classic way to start a conversation in many English-speaking countries.

自分をテスト

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

Don't worry about the umbrella, it's only _________.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: light rain

Light rain is gentle and doesn't require an umbrella.

Choose the most natural sentence.

Which sentence is correct?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: It is light rain.

Rain is uncountable, so no article is needed.

Match the weather to the description.

Match 'light rain' to its intensity.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Low intensity

Light means low intensity.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Should we cancel the hike? B: No, it's just _________.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: light rain

Light rain is the only option that allows for a hike.

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4 問題
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. Fill Blank A1

Don't worry about the umbrella, it's only _________.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: light rain

Light rain is gentle and doesn't require an umbrella.

Choose the most natural sentence. Choose A2

Which sentence is correct?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: It is light rain.

Rain is uncountable, so no article is needed.

Match the weather to the description. Match A1

左の各項目を右のペアと一致させてください:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Low intensity

Light means low intensity.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: Should we cancel the hike? B: No, it's just _________.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: light rain

Light rain is the only option that allows for a hike.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

8 問

Only if you are describing a specific, singular event, like 'A light rain fell on the roof.' Otherwise, use 'light rain'.

It can be, as it makes roads slippery, but it is generally safer than heavy rain.

A sprinkle is very light and often stops quickly. Light rain is more steady.

You can say 'the rain is getting heavier' or 'it's starting to pour'.

It is neutral. It works in both casual and formal settings.

Yes, it is a very common descriptive term in literature.

Heavy rain or a downpour.

It depends on your preference, but many people don't bother.

関連フレーズ

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Heavy rain

contrast

Intense precipitation.

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Drizzle

synonym

Very fine, light rain.

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Light shower

similar

Brief period of light rain.

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