How to say 'Thunder' in Japanese | 雷

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The Japanese word for Thunder is 'Kaminari', written as 雷 in Japanese.'Thunder' in hiragana is かみなり.

word

雷

Meaning

Thunder

Reading

かみなり

kaminari

Kanji

雷Thunder, Lightning

Explanation

The Japanese noun '雷 (かみなり)' means 'thunder'. It refers to the loud, rumbling sound that accompanies lightning during a storm. This word is often used in weather-related contexts and can evoke a sense of power or fear due to the loud and sudden nature of thunder. For example: The thunder is loud「雷が大きい」(かみなりがおおきい). I am scared of thunder「雷が怖い」(かみなりがこわい). In Japanese culture, thunder is sometimes associated with the gods or supernatural forces, adding a layer of cultural significance to the word.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

2220

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 雷

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

雷

Meaning

Thunder, Lightning

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