Bomb in Japanese
"bomb" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
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bomb, burst open, pop, split
Reading: baku
19 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of fire and violent. Fire exploding violently.
What it carries
Explosion, bomb, blast. Represents explosion.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for bomb?
The most common kanji for "bomb" is 爆, read as baku. It means bomb, burst open, pop. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 爆 have?
爆 has 19 strokes.