Ōame simply means heavy rain. It describes intense rainfall that exceeds normal levels for a particular region within a short period of time.
Picture yourself walking outside with an umbrella during a regular rain shower - you stay relatively dry. But if suddenly there's a torrential downpour with huge raindrops falling rapidly, your umbrella might not be enough protection anymore. That's what ōame feels like!
Mizu shori (水処理): Mizu shori stands for water treatment. It involves processes used to purify and make water safe for consumption after heavy rainfall or other sources of contamination.
Kasa (傘): Kasa means umbrella in Japanese. It is an essential tool to shield oneself from rain, especially during ōame.
Kōsui (降水): Kōsui refers to precipitation in general, including rain, snow, sleet, or hail. It encompasses all forms of water falling from the atmosphere onto the Earth's surface.
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