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bolt from the blue in Japanese

bolt from the blue in Japanese is 青天の霹靂.

bolt from the blue in Japanese

青天の霹靂
noun
Pronounced: seitennohekireki
(informal, idiomatic) A complete surprise; something totally unexpected.
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What is "bolt from the blue" in Japanese?

"bolt from the blue" in Japanese is 青天の霹靂.

How do you pronounce 青天の霹靂?

"bolt from the blue" in Japanese is 青天の霹靂, pronounced "seitennohekireki".

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