Japanese Word of the Day

雷
かみなり - kaminari

thunder

Definitions

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雷

1. n. thunder (loud sound caused by expansion of rapidly heated air)

2. n. lightning, thunderbolt

3. n. thunder god

4. n. Usage: This kaminari reading is the most common reading when used as a standalone noun.

5. n. (obsolete) something ferocious and imposing, a demon or devil

6. n. (rare) thunder (the sound)

7. n. (rare) lightning, a thunderbolt

8. n. a thunder

9. n. lightning

10. n. Usage: Used more in compounds than on its own. As a standalone noun, the kaminari reading is the most common.

11. affix. thunder

12. affix. thunderous, noisy

13. affix. famous

14. affix. large, explosive weapon