JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
爆 — bomb
- Reading
- バク・は.ぜる
- Meaning
- bomb; burst open; pop; split
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
爆 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is バク・は.ぜる and it means bomb; burst open; pop; split. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
爆 appears in everyday japanese words such as 原爆 (atomic bomb), 爆弾 (bomb) and 爆破 (blast).
Japanese words containing 爆
Frequently asked questions
What does 爆 mean in Japanese?
爆 means bomb; burst open; pop; split in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 爆 read?
爆 is read バク・は.ぜる. Reading it inside real words — 原爆 and 爆弾 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 爆 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 爆 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 爆 in a word?
A common word containing 爆 is 原爆 (げんばく) — "atomic bomb". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 爆 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 爆 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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