韓国語辞典
「雷」は韓国語で何と言う
“雷” in Korean is 천둥 (pronounced "cheondung").
천둥
cheondung
初心者天気
使い方と背景
雷雨中に発生する大きな音を指します。雷は稲妻を伴い、恐ろしいことがあります。韓国の人々は、稲妻と雷の間の秒数を数えて距離を推定します。
例文
천둥소리가 크네요.
雷が大きいです。
How to use 천둥 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “雷” is 천둥, romanized as cheondung.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 천둥.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.