Tsuyu (梅雨, tsuyu)

1. Today's Japanese words

## Japanese Vocabulary about Tsuyu (Rainy Season)

* **Tsuyu (梅雨, tsuyu):** This is the general word for the rainy season.
* **Tsuyuiri (梅雨入り,Tsuyuiri ):** Literally "plum rain entering," refers to the beginning of the rainy season.
* **Tsuyuake (梅雨明け, tsuyuake) ** It means "the breaking of the plum rain," and refer to the end of the rainy season.
* **Nagame (長雨, nagame):** Means "long rain" and describes the characteristic sustained rainfall of tsuyu.
* **Murasame (村雨, murasame):** Means "cluster rain" and refers to scattered showers that are common during tsuyu.
* **Tsuyuzora (梅雨空, gyuumu):** Literally "plum rain sky," describes the overcast and gloomy sky typical during tsuyu.
* **Shikke (湿気, Shikke):** Means "humidity" and refers to the high humidity that accompanies tsuyu.
## Going Deeper into Tsuyu Vocabulary (Romaji)
* **Katatsumuri (蝸牛, katatsumuri):** Literally "land snail," these slimy creatures become more visible during tsuyu due to the damp conditions.
* **Ajisai (紫陽花, ajisai):** Hydrangea, a vibrant flower that blooms beautifully during the rainy season.
* **Tsuyu-bare (梅雨晴れ, tsuyu-bare):** A brief break in the rain during tsuyu, offering a welcome respite.
* **Kaede (楓, kaede):** Maple tree, whose leaves are traditionally associated with the beginning of tsuyu in some regions.

2. Today's topic
Tsuyu refers to the annual rainy season in Japan. It typically lasts from early June to mid-July, bringing a period of consistent rain and high humidity.

Here's some information about Tsuyu:

* **Weather:** Expect frequent rain showers, sometimes heavy, with overcast skies and muggy conditions.
* **Regional variations:** Western Japan tends to experience more intense downpours, while eastern Japan sees a pattern of rain and clear spells.
* **Local terms:** The start of the rainy season is called "Tsuyuiri" (梅雨入り, nyuubai), and the end is called "tsuyuake" (梅雨明け, tsuyuake)

3- Today’s news
Japan's Diet enacts bill to replace foreign trainee program
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240614_10/

Japan orders evacuation of 314,000 in Okinawa amid torrential rain, landslide threat
https://www.malaymail.com/news/world/2024/06/14/japan-orders-evacuation-of-314000-in-okinawa-amid-torrential-rain-landslide-threat/139757