暴
KanjiJLPT N2
Outburst
outburst, rave, fret, force, violence, cruelty, outrage
Mnemonic
The sun scorches a crowd huddled together in a dry plaza. Without warning, a massive splash of water erupts from underground—pipes exploding! The sudden, violent outburst sends everyone running in panic, soaked and screaming.
Additional thoughts
Picture the sun baking everyone, them clinging together for shade, then water violently bursting up from below. The outburst is both the water eruption and the crowd's panicked reaction. Sun on top, together in the middle, splash of water at the bottom of the kanji.Quick recall
Sun-baked crowd together hit by a splash of water eruption—total outburst.Details
The keyword for 暴 is outburst. This kanji conveys the idea of sudden, violent, or uncontrolled force, such as an explosion of emotion, physical violence, or exposure to harsh conditions. It carries connotations of recklessness, brutality, and things that surge forth without restraint. The character is used in contexts ranging from storms and riots to acts of cruelty and the revealing or exposing of something hidden.
- On'yomi
- ぼう、ばく
- Kun'yomi
- あば.く、あば.れる