Quick answer
爆 is the kanji for "Pop / Bomb / Split". A common reading is は.ぜる (hazeru). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Pop / Bomb / Split
Also : Pop · Bomb · Split · Burst Open
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 爆 represents 'BOMB'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of bomb.
On-reading: ばく — remember this sound by associating it with bomb. Kun-reading: は.ぜる.
Example Sentences
花火が爆発するような大きな音で、犬が怖がりました。
はなびがばくはつするようなおおきなおとで、いぬがこわがりました。
The dog was frightened by the loud sound like fireworks exploding.
彼女のギャグで、会議室が爆笑の渦に包まれました。
かのじょのぎゃぐで、かいぎしつがばくしょうのうずにつつまれました。
The meeting room was engulfed in a whirlpool of laughter at her joke.
Vocabulary using 爆
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