雷鳴
raimei
Translations
1.
thunder
2.
thunderclap
Notes
The term '雷鳴' refers specifically to the sound of thunder, often used in the context of describing weather conditions. It is a neutral term and can be used in both written and spoken Japanese without any formality concerns.
Tags
#weather
#nature
#sound
Examples
雷鳴が夜空を震わせた。
Raimei ga yozora o furuwaseta.
The thunder shook the night sky.
遠くから雷鳴が聞こえる。
Tōku kara raimei ga kikoeru.
I can hear thunder in the distance.
雷鳴と共に雨が降り始めた。
Raimei to tomo ni ame ga furihajimeta.
The rain started to fall along with the thunder.