爆
bomb · burst open · pop · split
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of fire and violent. Fire exploding violently.
Symbolism
Explosion, bomb, blast. Represents explosion.
Component Breakdown
fire + 暴
Words & Expressions
Words written with 爆
Anime & Manga
この素晴らしい世界に爆焔を！
KONOSUBA -An Explosion on This Wonderful World!
A well-known work with 爆 in its Japanese title.
中二病でも恋がしたい! 煌めきの... 聖爆誕祭（スラップステック・ノエル）
Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions: Glimmering...Explosive Festival (Slapstick Noel)
A well-known work with 爆 in its Japanese title.
劇場版ポケットモンスター 幻のポケモン ルギア爆誕
Pokémon the Movie 2000
A well-known work with 爆 in its Japanese title.
ドラゴンボールＺ 龍拳爆発!!悟空がやらねば誰がやる
Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon
A well-known work with 爆 in its Japanese title.
爆音列島
Bakuon Rettou
A well-known work with 爆 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 爆 mean in Japanese?
爆 means bomb, burst open, pop, split.
How do you read 爆?
On'yomi: バク (BAKU). Kun'yomi: は.ぜる (hazeru).
How many strokes does 爆 have?
爆 has 19 strokes. Its radical is 火 (fire).
Is 爆 a good kanji for a tattoo?
爆 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means bomb, burst open, pop, split. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.