雷神
The English phrase "lightning God" is translated into Japanese as 雷神.
When do people say it?
Raijin is a specific deity in Japanese mythology often depicted as a muscular figure surrounded by drums.
Did you know?
- The depiction of 雷神 with drums is unique to Japan. In other cultures, lightning gods are more commonly associated with hammers, bolts or spears.
- While 雷神 is the deity, the sound of thunder is called 雷鳴, which literally means 'thunder cry'. This gives the atmospheric phenomenon a sentient, vocal quality.
- The phrase is often paired with 風神 (Fujin), the wind god, in Japanese art to represent the combined power of the storm.
Examples in context
- 雷神はとても強力です。Raijin wa totemo kyōryoku desu.The lightning god is very powerful.
- 古いお寺には雷神の像があります。Furui otera ni wa Raijin no zō ga arimasu.There is a statue of the lightning god in the old temple.
- 雷神の伝説を読んでいます。Raijin no densetsu o yonde imasu.I am reading a legend about the lightning god.
Example conversation
Kenta and Yui are visiting a Japanese temple.
- 結衣 Yuiあの太鼓を持っているのは誰？Ano taiko o motte iru no wa dare?Who is that person holding the drum?
- 健太 Kentaあれは日本の雷神だよ。Are wa Nihon no Raijin da yo.That is the Japanese lightning god.
- 結衣 Yuiすごい迫力があるね。Sugoi hakuryoku ga aru ne.It has such a powerful presence.
- 健太 Kenta本当に強そうに見えるね。Hontō ni tsuyosō ni mieru ne.He really looks strong.
