雷が落ちる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 雷が落ちる
1
to be struck by lightning
2
Idiomatic expression
to be yelled at (by someone of higher status); to be scolded harshly
Kanji in this Word
雷
13 strokes
Frequency: 1491
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
thunder
lightning bolt
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ライ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かみなり
いかずち
いかづち
落
12 strokes
Frequency: 420
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
fall
drop
come down
village
hamlet
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ラク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
お.ちる
お.ち
お.とす
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
おち
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