CEFR B2
hail
Translation
ひょう / 雹 / あられ状の氷
Meaning
Hail is small balls or pieces of ice that fall from clouds like rain. Do not confuse it with hale, an old-fashioned adjective meaning healthy and strong.
Examples
- 昨夜のひょうで車にへこみができました。
The hail dented the car last night. - 予報では雷雨とひょうの可能性があります。
The forecast warns of thunderstorms and hail.