# thunder beast

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A legendary creature associated with lightning and thunder, as well as the god Raijin, depicted as various animals.

## Etymology
Calque from Japanese 雷獣(らいじゅう) (raijū)

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/thunder-beast