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爆発
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 爆発.
Dictionary
Entry
1
explosion; detonation; blast; blowing up; eruption
Examples
屋根は爆発で吹き飛ばされた。
The roof was blown off by the explosion.
2
outburst (of emotion); explosion (e.g. of anger); eruption (e.g. of discontent)
Examples
そのニュースは彼の怒りを爆発させた。
The news caused him to explode with anger.
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