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Kanji Detail of 嵐

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Basic Meaning

The kanji character fundamentally represents a "storm" or "tempest". It signifies a violent disturbance in the atmosphere, characterized by strong winds, rain, and often other severe weather conditions. The character embodies the raw power and chaotic nature associated with such natural phenomena.

Readings

・On-yomi (音読み): ラン (ran) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): あらし (arashi)

Usage Examples

⚫︎嵐(あらし) Translation: storm, tempest. ⚫︎嵐山(あらしやま) Translation: Arashiyama (a famous scenic area in Kyoto, literally "Storm Mountain"). ⚫︎暴風雨(ぼうふうう) Translation: storm, gale.

Origin and Formation

The kanji is a phono-semantic compound (形声文字, けいせいもじ). It combines two components: ⚫︎ The top part is (やま), meaning "mountain". ⚫︎ The bottom part is (かぜ), meaning "wind". The original meaning was the wind blowing over mountains. Over time, the meaning evolved to encompass the broader idea of a "storm," as storms often occur in mountainous regions and involve strong winds.

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