雷雨
Meanings
1
thunderstorm; thundershower
Refers to rain accompanied by thunder and lightning; common in weather reports and forecasts.
There is a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
The train was delayed by a severe thunderstorm.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉で雷雨が発生するfor a thunderstorm to occur in a place
A severe thunderstorm occurred in the Kanto region.
- 雷雨に見舞われるto be caught in a thunderstorm
On my way home, I was suddenly caught in a thunderstorm.
- 雷雨の恐れがあるthere is a risk of a thunderstorm (forecast phrase)
There is a risk of thunderstorms this afternoon.