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Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 嵐

らし
Noun
Freq #3429
1

storm; tempest

Examples
この風はの印だ。
This wind is a sign of a storm.
2

Idiomatic expression

uproar; hullabaloo; storm (e.g. of protest); winds (e.g. of change)

3

Word usually written using kana alone; Card games; Usu. as アラシ

pile of 3 cards of the same value in oicho-kabu

Kanji in this Word

12 strokes
Frequency: 1910
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

storm
tempest

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ラン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あらし
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
ぞれ
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