遅れたというのは、大雨のせいだ。
The reason I'm late is because of the heavy rain.
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Example sentences
昨夜からの大雨で、近くの川が増水している。
Due to the heavy rain since last night, the nearby river is rising.
大雨のせいで、電車が大幅に遅れている。
The train is significantly delayed because of the heavy rain.
大雨で崖が崩れた
The heavy rain caused the cliff to collapse.
昨日の大雨のせいで、道が泥だらけになってしまった。
Because of yesterday's heavy rain, the road has become covered in mud.
Usage Notes
Describes a large volume of rainfall over a short period. Commonly used in weather reports.
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