雨宿り

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 雨宿り, read あまやどり, means taking temporary shelter somewhere while waiting for rain to pass.
• Basic usage: Someone may step under the eaves during a sudden shower or meet an acquaintance while sheltering.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Taking temporary shelter until rain passes
  • This is temporary shelter under eaves during sudden rain, including what happens while waiting there. It differs from a long stay unrelated to rain.