Meaning

Primary

Kamikaze

Alternative

Divine Winds

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Wind of the gods. These are divine winds. More popularly, this is a word known as kamikaze, which became known because of the kamikaze pilots during WWII. This was used before WWII, though, when the entire Mongol fleet was destroyed by a storm, preventing an invasion of Japan. How lucky.

Reading

かみかぜ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The readings are kun'yomi readings for both, probably because this is two words put together into one. You know the reading of 風 from previous levels, hopefully. Now all you need to do is apply your knowledge of the word 神 to be able to read the rest.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 神風が味方する

    the divine winds are on our side

    神風がふく

    divine winds blow

    神風が起こる

    a divine wind occurs

Context Sentences

「風の神様」が、神風を起こしたんだよ。

The 'Wind God' brought forth the divine wind.

神風のおかげで、日本が大勝利をするミラクルが起きたんだ。

Thanks to the divine wind, Japan experienced a miraculous victory.

五年前、神風が吹き、コウイチはビエトの軍隊を海岸から後退させた。

Five years ago, Koichi drove Viet’s troops back from his shores where they were swallowed up by a divine wind.

Kanji Composition