爆
Kanji · N2
爆 / bomb
Kanji for bomb, burst open, or pop.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | バク | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | は.ぜる | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
爆 carries the meaning bomb, burst open, or pop.
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Common compounds with 爆
原子爆弾げんしばくだんatomic bomb / A-bomb
自爆じばくsuicide bombing / self-destruction / blowing oneself up
爆笑ばくしょうroar of laughter / burst of laughter / uproarious laughter
原爆げんばくatomic bomb / A-bomb
爆撃ばくげきbombing
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