Translation of Japanese word "雷" to English
雷
かみなり
[kaminari]
IPA: /kami.na.ri/
Meaning
NounThe loud rumbling, cracking, or crashing sound caused by expansion of rapidly heated air around a lightning bolt.
How to use
雷 (kaminari) — 'thunder / lightning'. 雷が鳴る — thunder rolls. 避雷針 (hiraishin) — lightning rod. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
thunder / lightning
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 雷
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): かみなり
Romaji Transcription: kaminari
Example Sentences
雷が鳴りました。
かみなりがなりました。
Thunder clapped.
雷が近いです。
かみなりがちかいです。
The thunder is near.
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- 雷が鳴りました。— Thunder clapped.
Frequency rank: #786 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "雷" mean?▼
The Japanese word "雷" means "thunder / lightning" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "雷"?▼
The word "雷" is read as "かみなり" (kaminari). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "雷が鳴りました。".
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