Translation guide
In Japanese, the concept of a 'god of thunder' is most commonly expressed through the native Shinto deity Raijin, or through the Buddhist term Kaminari-sama. The choice depends on context: mythology, folklore, or everyday speech.
Referring to the thunder deity in Japanese mythology or Shinto belief.
The standard name for the god of thunder in Japanese mythology. Often depicted with drums.
The god of thunder beats his drums.
A more personified, folkloric name, often used in stories or when speaking to children. Literally 'Mr./Ms. Thunder'.
The thunder god is angry.
Referring to a thunder god in a Buddhist context.
A Buddhist term for a thunder and lightning deity, less common than Raijin.
Raiden is one of the guardian deities in Buddhism.
Expressing the idea of a god who controls thunder, without specifying a particular religion.
雷神 (Raijin) is the formal, mythological name. 雷様 (Kaminari-sama) is a folksy, personified term often used with children or in casual speech.
Raijin appears in the Kojiki.
Look, the thunder god is here.
北欧神話の雷神トール。
Thor, the Norse god of thunder.