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What is the Kanji for 'Thunder' and 'Lightning'? | 雷

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Thunder' and 'Lightning', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Thunder' and 'Lightning' is 雷.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Thunder, Lightning

    Reading

    kunyomiかみなり

    kaminari

    onyomiらい

    rai

    Parts

    Rice field

    Example Word

    雷: thunder. 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.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1440

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    component

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rice field

Words Using

This kanji is used in 1 word:

    word

    Meaning

    Thunder

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 3 kanji contain the part ⻗ as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Dew, Expose

    kanji

    Meaning

    Zero

    kanji

    Meaning

    Spirits

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 26 kanji contain the part 田 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Man

    kanji

    Meaning

    Town

    kanji

    Meaning

    Slender

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hometown

    kanji

    Meaning

    Think

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fish

    kanji

    Meaning

    Turn

    kanji

    Meaning

    World

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fruit

    kanji

    Meaning

    Field

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rare, Different

    kanji

    Meaning

    Abbreviation, Strategy

    kanji

    Meaning

    Stomach

    kanji

    Meaning

    Search

    kanji

    Meaning

    Invigorated

    kanji

    Meaning

    Accumulate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Nose

    kanji

    Meaning

    Livestock

    kanji

    Meaning

    Tatami, Fold up

    kanji

    Meaning

    Base, Small fort

    kanji

    Meaning

    Seedling

    kanji

    Meaning

    Edge of, Shore

    kanji

    Meaning

    Armor, Shell

    kanji

    Meaning

    Apprehensive

    kanji

    Meaning

    Formerly

    kanji

    Meaning

    Capital, Suburbs of capital

Learn the Kanji

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What does 雷 mean?

雷 means 'Thunder' and 'Lightning'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.