雷
Kanji · N1
雷 / thunder
Kanji for thunder or lightning bolt.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ライ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | かみなり、いかずち、いかづち | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
雷 carries the meaning thunder or lightning bolt.
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Common compounds with 雷
雷雨らいうthunderstorm / thundershower
魚雷ぎょらいtorpedo
落雷らくらいlightning strike / lightning bolt
雷かみなりlightning / thunder / thunderbolt
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