Japanese meaning of 疾風迅雷
Reading:
しっぷうじんらい (shippū jinrai)
English Translation:
Swift and sudden
Meaning & Cultural Context
Meaning:
As swift as the wind and as sudden as thunder.
Cultural Context:
Used in battle, sports, and project contexts to stress speed.
行動が非常に速く、電光石火のようなさま。
戦いやスポーツ、仕事での迅速さを強調する。
Grammar & Learning Points
Grammar Point
• Noun phrase with “の動き.”
Trap for English Speakers
May be misunderstood as a weather term.
Example
Basic Example
疾風迅雷の速さで任務を終えた。
He completed the mission with lightning speed.
Applied Example
疾風迅雷の速攻で相手の隙を突いた。
With a swift and sudden attack, he exploited the opponent’s opening.