noun
drizzle; misty rain; fine rain
Literary or poetic term for very light, mist-like rain. In everyday speech, 霧雨 (きりさめ) or 小雨 (こさめ) are more common.
春の細雨が静かに庭を濡らしていた。
The spring drizzle quietly dampened the garden.
細雨に煙る古都の風景は趣がある。
The old capital's scenery, veiled in misty rain, has a special charm.