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.