雷鳥

See also: 雷鸟

Chinese

thunder bird
trad. (雷鳥) 雷 鳥
simp. (雷鸟) 雷 鸟

Pronunciation


Noun

雷鳥

  1. ptarmigan (several species in Lagopus)
  2. (in native American mythology) thunderbird
  3. (figurative) bravely advancing aircraft (undeterred by thunderstorms)

Japanese

Kanji in this term
雷 鳥
らい
Grade: S
ちょう
Grade: 2
on’yomi

Noun

雷(らい)鳥(ちょう) • (raichō) 

  1. a rock ptarmigan, a snow grouse: Lagopus muta

See also

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