JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
雷 — thunder
- Reading
- ライ・かみなり・いかずち・いかづち
- Meaning
- thunder; lightning bolt
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
雷 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ライ・かみなり・いかずち・いかづち and it means thunder; lightning bolt. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
雷 appears in everyday japanese words such as 雷 (thunder) and 雷 (thunder).
Japanese words containing 雷
Frequently asked questions
What does 雷 mean in Japanese?
雷 means thunder; lightning bolt in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 雷 read?
雷 is read ライ・かみなり・いかずち・いかづち. Reading it inside real words — 雷 and 雷 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 雷 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 雷 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 雷 in a word?
A common word containing 雷 is 雷 (いかずち) — "thunder". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 雷 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 雷 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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