雷
thunder · lightning bolt
Details
Description
Thunder/Lightning - raw power of nature, associated with storm gods.
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
Rain + field
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of rain and field. Roaring sound under rain clouds.
Symbolism
Thunder, power, divine wrath. Represents natural force and awe.
Spiritual Meaning
Represents divine anger and power, revered in thunder god worship. Lightning strikes interpreted as expression of divine will.
Anime & Manga
NARUTO
なると
Naruto(2002)
Many characters use Lightning Release, like the Fourth Raikage
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わんぴーす
One Piece(1999)
Enel with Goro Goro no Mi has lightning powers
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Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
疾風迅雷
しっぷうじんらい
with lightning speed; with lightning speed
付和雷同
ふわらいどう
following blindly; following suit without reflection; following blindly
迅雷風烈
じんらいふうれつ
violent thunder and fierce wind; rapidly changing situation; swift action; violent thunder and fierce wind
Proverbs & Idioms
雷が鳴ると梅雨が明ける
かみなりがなるとつゆがあける
Thunder signals the end of rainy season
Thunder is a harbinger of the rainy season ending
Related Figures
菅原道真
(すがわらのみちざね)Scholar deity feared as thunder god after death
Heian scholar and politician. Feared as vengeful spirit after exile to Dazaifu