火薬
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 火薬
1
gunpowder; powder
Examples
火薬は注意深く扱わなければならない。
Gunpowder needs to be handled very carefully.
Kanji in this Word
火
4 strokes
Frequency: 574
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
fire
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひ
-び
ほ-
薬
16 strokes
Frequency: 702
JLPT N3
Grade 3
Meanings
medicine
chemical
enamel
gunpowder
benefit
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヤク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
くすり
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
み
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