雷
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Noun referring to the sound or phenomenon of thunder. Often used in weather expressions, e.g., 『雷が鳴る』 (kaminari ga naru, 'thunder roars').
Theme
During a sudden rainstorm, User and their coworker Ken are waiting inside the office lobby, discussing the weather.
雷
かみなり
thunder
Nature & EnvironmentNatural Phenomena
Memory Hook
Imagine a loud 'rai' (雷, kaminari) of thunder that makes you jump! 'Rai' sounds like 'rye' bread, but think of it as 'rye' cracking with thunder.
Cultural Note
In Japanese folklore, 『雷』 (kaminari) is often associated with the god 『雷神』 (raijin, 'thunder god'), who is depicted with drums to create thunder. Thunderstorms are common in summer, and people might say 『雷が鳴る』 (kaminari ga naru, 'thunder roars').
Forms
Base: 雷Noun referring to the sound or phenomenon of thunder. Often used in weather expressions, e.g., 『雷が鳴る』 (kaminari ga naru, 'thunder roars').