Mnemonic
A fire catches a stockpile of fuel drums in an old warehouse. Pressure builds until a violent outburst rips through the walls — a thunderous explosion that shatters every window in the neighborhood and paints the night sky a furious orange.
Additional thoughts
Picture the fire as the ignition source and the outburst as the shockwave rushing outward. Together they perfectly define an explosion: flame + uncontrollable release of force.Quick recall
Fire triggers a fierce outburst — a massive explosion lights up the sky.Details
The keyword for 爆 is explosion. This kanji refers to a sudden, violent burst of energy, such as a bomb detonating or a rapid, forceful release of pressure. It conveys the idea of something erupting with great intensity and destructive power. The character is used in contexts ranging from literal explosions to figurative uses describing sudden, dramatic outbursts or rapid expansion.
- On'yomi
- ばく
- Kun'yomi
- は.ぜる