Raijin
雷神らいじん
From Japanese elements for "thunder" and "god, spirit"; the proper name of the Shinto thunder deity, or deities.
Meaning and origin
Raijin is the principal Shinto name for the deity, or group of deities, associated with thunder and storms, appearing throughout Japanese mythology and folk religion.
How to pronounce Raijin
| Japanese | rah-ee-JEEN /ɾaidʑiɴ/ |
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