Meaning

Primary

Thunderbolt

Alternatives

Lightning, Bolt Of Lightning, Lightning Strike

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

Thunder that falls from the sky is a thunderbolt.

Reading

らくらい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

落雷が直撃したのに、奇跡的に無傷だった。

Even though the thunderbolt was a direct hit, I was miraculously unhurt.

Kanji Composition