霹靂一声 (へきれきいっせい)

Today’s Yojijukugo is 霹靂一声 (へきれきいっせい).

• Meaning:
  • Definition: 突然雷がとどろくこと。また、突然大声で怒鳴ること。
  • Meaning: A sudden thunder roaring. Also, a sudden yelling from someone.

• Composition:
  • 霹靂 (へきれき): This word combines the character for “thunder” (霹) and “violent” or “lightening” (靂). As a result, it indicates a “loud thunder”. It implies also its sudden aspect.
  • 一声 (いっせい): This combines the Kanji for “one” (一) and “Voice” (声). As a result, this insists on the “oneness” of the above sound.

• Notes:
  • The traditional character for 声 is 聲.

• Example:
  • ずっと寡黙だったお兄さんの霹靂一声に驚いた。
  • ずっとかもくだったおにいさんのへきれきいっせいにおどろいた。
  • I was surprised by the sudden yell from my brother who had always been quiet.

This Yojijukugo is in the Kanji Kentei Level 1 (一級) and doesn’t have a synonym.

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霹靂一声の発言よりは冷静で生きたほうがいいでしょう！