荒れ狂う嵐
arekuruu arashi
The English phrase "raging storm" is 荒れ狂う嵐 (arekuruu arashi) in Japanese.
荒れ狂う嵐 describes a violent storm characterized by very strong winds and heavy rain. This phrase is often used in literary, dramatic or poetic contexts to describe intense weather or metaphorical turmoil.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the attributive form of the verb 荒れ狂う to modify the noun 嵐.
How do you pronounce it?
arekuruu arashi
Did you know?
- In Japanese folklore, violent storms were often attributed to the movement of giant mythical creatures or spirits. A 'raging storm' might be seen as the physical manifestation of a dragon's anger.
- The word 狂う within the phrase literally means 'to go mad' or 'to become insane', adding a sense of 'madness' to the storm's fury.
- Japanese has a specific word 時化 (shike) for a 'raging storm' specifically at sea. While 嵐 is general, 時化 describes the rough, choppy waters that make sailing impossible.
Examples in context
- 大阪での暴風には驚いた！I was surprised by the raging storm in Osaka!
- 荒れ狂う嵐が船を襲った。arekuruu arashi ga fune o osotta.A raging storm attacked the ship.
- 荒れ狂う嵐の音が聞こえる。arekuruu arashi no oto ga kikoeru.I can hear the sound of a raging storm.
Example conversation
Yota and Himari are watching the weather from inside their house.
- 陽太 Yota見て、外はすごい荒れ狂う嵐だよ。mite, soto wa sugoi arekuruu arashi dayo.Look, it's a terrible raging storm outside.
- 陽葵 Himari本当にひどい雨と風ね。hontou ni hidoi ame to kaze ne.The rain and wind are really awful.
- 陽太 Yota今から外に出るのは無理だ。ima kara soto ni deru no wa muri da.It's impossible to go outside now.
- 陽葵 Himariそうだね、家で待っていましょう。sou dane, ie de matte imashou.You're right, let's wait at home.
