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VocabJLPT N3
explosion
NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. explosion
  2. 2. detonation
  3. 3. outburst (of emotion)
  4. 4. Explosion
A sudden and violent explosion, whether physical or figurative. It is used in news and conversation to describe things blowing up, and figuratively for things like a sudden burst of laughter or anger.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

How far away do you need to be to reduce the risk from an explosion?

Sentence 2

"There were sparks and then it exploded," he explained at the scene.

Sentence 3

Did you see the news about an explosion at that building?

Sentence 4

"I was just joking — there's not going to be an explosion," he said.

Sentence 5

The windows suddenly shook — sounds like there was an explosion somewhere nearby!