CEFR B1

lightning

Translation

稲妻 / 雷 / 電光

Meaning

A sudden and brilliant electric flash of light in the sky, usually followed by thunder, caused by a storm.

Examples

  • The powerful lightning struck the tallest tree in the field.
    強力な稲妻が野原で一番高い木に落ちた。
  • We watched the lightning dance across the stormy sky from our window.
    窓から嵐の空を横切る稲妻が舞う様子を眺めた。