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thunderclap in Japanese

thunderclap in Japanese is 迅雷 — thunderclap means a single sudden loud crash of thunder from a nearby lightning strike, rather than a long rumble.

thunderclap in Japanese

迅雷
noun
Pronounced: jinrai
A sudden, loud thunder caused by a nearby lightning strike; a shock of thunder, as opposed to a reverberating rumble.

What does "thunderclap" mean?

  1. noun A single sudden loud crash of thunder from a nearby lightning strike, rather than a long rumble.
    "A thunderclap right overhead made everyone jump."
  2. noun Something sudden and dramatic that has a big impact.
    "The announcement landed like a thunderclap in the meeting room."
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thunderclap in a sentence

  • A thunderclap right overhead made everyone jump.
  • The announcement landed like a thunderclap in the meeting room.

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What is "thunderclap" in Japanese?

"thunderclap" in Japanese is 迅雷. thunderclap means: A single sudden loud crash of thunder from a nearby lightning strike, rather than a long rumble.

How do you pronounce 迅雷?

"thunderclap" in Japanese is 迅雷, pronounced "jinrai".

How do you use "thunderclap" in a sentence?

Example: "A thunderclap right overhead made everyone jump." In Japanese, "thunderclap" is 迅雷.

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