爆破

• Reading: ばくは
• Romaji: bakuha
• Kanji breakdown: 爆 (baku) — explode, burst; 破 (ha) — break, destroy
• Pronunciation: /ba.kɯ.ha/

Meaning

Blowing up; the act of destroying something by detonating explosives.

A noun that also functions as a suru verb (爆破する, to blow up). Used for controlled demolition, military destruction, and acts of terrorism. Common in news, action narratives, and construction contexts. Related compound: 爆破予告 (bomb threat).

Examples

1. 古いビルは安全のため爆破解体された。 The old building was demolished by controlled explosion for safety reasons.
2. 犯行グループは橋を爆破すると脅迫した。 The criminal group threatened to blow up the bridge.
3. 映画の爆破シーンは迫力があった。 The explosion scene in the movie was incredibly powerful.

Usage Guide

Context: demolition, military, news, entertainment

Tone: serious

Origin & History

From Sino-Japanese 爆 (baku, to explode) + 破 (ha, to break/destroy). Literally 'to explode and break apart,' describing destruction through explosive force.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal