How to Write 爆 (bomb, burst open, pop, split) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 爆 (bomb, burst open, pop, split) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 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
📜 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?
The Japanese character 爆 (bomb, burst open, pop, split) has 19 strokes (19画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 19 strokes of 爆 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 爆?
For the Kanji 爆 (JLPT N2), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is バク and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is は.ぜる. Its primary English meaning is "bomb, burst open, pop, split".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 爆?
The Kanji 爆 (bomb, burst open, pop, split) is written with 19 strokes (JLPT N2). Follow standard Japanese stroke order principles: write from top to bottom (上から下) and from left to right (左から右). You can practice writing 爆 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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