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爆

爆 — bomb, burst open, pop

Learn the correct stroke order for 爆 (bomb), a 19-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Secondary school19 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)バクbaku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)は.ぜるhazeru
Strokes19
Radical火
Frequency#735
Meaningsbomb, burst open, pop, split

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 19 — start from the green dot

Common Words

起爆きばくignition; detonation; triggeringnoun
原爆げんばくatomic bomb; A-bombnoun
爆撃ばくげきbombing (raid)noun
爆笑ばくしょうroar of laughter (from multiple people); burst of laughter; uproarious laughternoun
爆弾ばくだんbombnoun
爆竹ばくちくfirecrackernoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 爆 (bomb) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 19 strokes with radical 火.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 爆 is #735, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

起爆きばく — ignition; detonation; triggering
原爆げんばく — atomic bomb; A-bomb
爆撃ばくげき — bombing (raid)

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (火)

火fire灯lamp灰ashes災disaster炎inflammation炉hearth炊cook点spot

Same reading

暴outburst麦barley

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 爆 have?

The kanji 爆 (bomb) has 19 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 爆?

爆 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 爆 mean?

爆 means: bomb, burst open, pop, split. On'yomi readings: バク. Kun'yomi readings: は.ぜる.

What JLPT level is 爆?

爆 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.