rainbow

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈɹeɪnboʊ/

Noun

often used with “of” figuratively slang

A multicoloured arch in the sky, produced by prismatic refraction of light within droplets of rain in the air. / Any prismatic refraction of light showing a spectrum of colours.

Japanese Meaning

空に現れる多彩な色の弧。雨上がりの空で、雨の滴による光の屈折や反射によって形成される自然現象。

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After the storm, a bright rainbow arched over the river, promising better days.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

嵐の後、鮮やかな虹が川の上にかかり、より良い日々を予感させた。

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Sense（1）

A multicoloured arch in the sky, produced by prismatic refraction of light within droplets of rain in the air.

Sense（2）

Any prismatic refraction of light showing a spectrum of colours.

Sense（3）

(often used with “of”) A wide assortment; a varied multitude.

a rainbow of possibilities

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Sense（4）

(figuratively) An illusion, mirage.

Many electoral promises are rainbows, vanishing soon after poll day.

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Sense（5）

(baseball) A curveball, particularly a slow one.

Sense（6）

(poker slang) In Texas hold 'em or Omaha hold 'em, a flop that contains three different suits.

Sense（7）

Rainbow trout.

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rainbows

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