How to Write 爆 (bomb, burst open, pop, split) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 19-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 爆 (“bomb, burst open, pop, split”), indexed under the 火 (ひ / れっか (fire)) radical. Practice 爆 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 爆ぜる (はぜる (hazeru) — bomb).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (爆)
Primary Radical (部首): 火 — ひ / れっか (fire)
Radical Position: Left (Hen / 偏) (偏 (Hen))
Semantic Theme: Fire, heat, burning, cooking, light, and passion
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生) (JLPT N2). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (バク) when 爆 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (は.ぜる) when 爆 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (19画): At 19 strokes, 爆 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 火 (ひ / れっか (fire)) radical (Left (Hen / 偏) position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 19 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 火 (ひ / れっか (fire))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 19 strokes under radical 火.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 爆
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 爆 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 爆 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 爆 ("bomb, burst open, pop, split") is written with 19 strokes (19画) as a JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 火 (ひ / れっか (fire)) radical. At 19 strokes, 爆 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 火 (ひ / れっか (fire)) radical (Left (Hen / 偏) position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 19 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 爆?
For 爆 (JLPT N2), the Onyomi is バク and the Kunyomi is は.ぜる. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (バク) when 爆 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (は.ぜる) when 爆 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 爆 includes 爆ぜる (はぜる (hazeru) — bomb).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 爆 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 19 strokes of 爆 (bomb, burst open, pop, split), start with the 火 (ひ / れっか (fire)) in the Left (Hen / 偏) (偏 (Hen)) position and follow standard Japanese Hitsujun (筆順) principles: top to bottom (上から下) and left to right (左から右). Practice 爆 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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