Japanese Word · Intermediate
雷が落ちる
to get scolded by someone of higher status
Pronunciation: [ka̠mʲina̠ɾʲi ɡa̠ o̞t͡ɕiɾɯ̟]
Meaning
to get scolded by someone of higher status
Example
父の雷が落ちる。
My father gets mad at me.
Practice tips
- Practice 雷が落ちる out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.