I used the hint (and the 12 actually starts one from the bottom) and then it still takes a lot of guessing. It's a poor result in then end too. I can't recommend trying this.
As I knew that it is an umbrella, and guessed that rain is above it, i solved it mostly through logic - there was just a little work with the rain. If it was a no-name hanjie it could be a nightmare ;)
If it was a no-name hanjie it could be a nightmare ;)