嵐
Meanings
storm; tempest
A strong weather event with wind and rain; also used metaphorically for intense situations.
The trains stopped because of last night's storm.
As the typhoon approached, the sea turned into a raging storm.
uproar; storm (of protest); winds (of change)
Figurative use for a sudden, intense outburst of emotion, controversy, or change. Often appears in phrases like ～の嵐.
His remarks caused a storm of criticism in the media.
The company was hit by a wave of restructuring.
three of a kind in oicho-kabu
A term in the traditional Japanese card game oicho-kabu; refers to a hand with three cards of the same rank. Usually written in katakana as アラシ.
See also: おいちょかぶ
In oicho-kabu, getting three of a kind makes a strong hand.
Usage patterns
- 嵐が来るa storm comes/arrives
I heard a big storm is coming tonight.
- 嵐が過ぎるthe storm passes/blows over
Once the storm had passed, the sky was completely clear.
- 嵐に見舞われるto be hit/struck by a storm
We were caught in a big storm during our trip.
- 嵐が吹き荒れるa storm rages/blows fiercely
A storm was raging out at sea.
- 〈事〉の嵐a storm/wave of (protest, criticism, etc.)
After that remark, a storm of protest broke out.