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(idiomatic) A difficult period of need, when things do not go right. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see rainy, day.

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rainy day

Source Word

rainy day

Noun

idiomatic

Japanese Meaning

経済的・精神的に困難な、苦しい時期 / 不運や困難が重なる逆境の期間

After his business failed, he started saving every extra dollar for a rainy day.

事業が失敗した後、彼は困った時のために余ったお金をすべて貯め始めた。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) A difficult period of need, when things do not go right.

I've kept some money in the bank for a rainy day.

Sense（2）

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see rainy, day.

Rainy days and Mondays always get me down.

rainy days

（ plural ）