雷
kaminari
Translations
1.
thunder
2.
lightning
Notes
In Japanese culture, thunder and lightning are often associated with the Shinto deity Raijin, who is considered the god of thunder and storms. The word 'kaminari' is commonly used in both everyday conversation and in weather forecasts.
Tags
#weather
#nature
#storm
Examples
雷が鳴っている。
Kaminari ga natte iru.
The thunder is rumbling.
昨日の夜、激しい雷があった。
Kinou no yoru, hageshii kaminari ga atta.
There was intense lightning last night.