Japanese symbol for “explosion”

In Japanese, explosion is 爆発, read ばくはつ (bakuhatsu).

Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.

Meanings

1. n, vi, vs explosion; detonation; blast; blowing up; eruption
2. n, vi, vs outburst (of emotion); explosion (e.g. of anger); eruption (e.g. of discontent)

Kanji and stroke order

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Other Japanese words for “explosion”

Related words

Words that share a kanji.

See also: Chinese symbol for “explosion”.

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