Japanese

かみなり
Meaning: thunder; lightning
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: いかずち

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雷

Example sentences

Thunder is rumbling in the distance.
突然の雷にびっくりした。
I was startled by the sudden thunder.
子供は大きな雷の音に怯えている。
The child is frightened by the loud sound of thunder.
突然の雷の音に、彼女は思わず悲鳴を上げた
She unintentionally let out a scream at the sudden sound of thunder.
雷のせいで、テレビの音声が途切れた。
The TV sound was cut off because of the thunder.
突然の雷に、彼女は「きゃあ!」と叫んだ
She screamed 'Kyaa!' at the sudden thunder.
雷の轟音が空に響き渡った。
The roar of thunder echoed through the sky.
彼の声は雷の音にかき消された。
His voice was drowned out by the sound of thunder.
雷の音に驚いた犬が急に暴れ出した。
Startled by the sound of thunder, the dog suddenly began to thrash about.
子犬が大きな雷の音に脅えている。
The puppy is frightened by the sound of loud thunder.

Usage Notes

Refers to the natural phenomenon of thunder and lightning. Figuratively used for a loud scolding.

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