Kaminari

JLPT N3

雷 (Kaminari) is a Japanese noun meaning “lightning, thunder, thunderbolt, god of thunder”.

Meanings

  1. nounlightning; thunder; thunderbolt
  2. noungod of thunder; god of lightning
  3. nounanger; fit of anger

Examples

  • The heavy rain was accompanied with thunder.

  • Lightning struck the tower.

  • She is frightened of thunder.

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