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暴
rage · violence · tyranny · burst out
N2On: ぼう、ばくKun: あば
Memory Aid
The kanji 暴 combines 日 (sun), 巳 (snake), and 廾 (two hands). Imagine a fierce struggle: two hands (廾) trying to control a snake (巳) under the glaring sun (日). This intense image depicts **violence** and **rage**.
'ボウ' (bou) — Imagine a 'BOU-ling' ball violently knocking down pins, relating to the meaning of **violence**.
'あば' (aba) — Think of 'ABA-ndon' your self-control and **rage violently**.
Vocabulary
暴力ぼうりょくviolence; force
暴れるあばれるto act violently; to rage; to get out of control
暴風ぼうふうstorm; gale
乱暴らんぼうviolence; rough; rude
暴露ばくろexposure; disclosure
Example Sentences
彼は酔っぱらって店で暴れた。
He got drunk and acted violently in the store.
警察はデモ隊の暴力を抑え込んだ。
The police suppressed the violence of the demonstrators.
その選手は審判に乱暴な言葉を浴びせた。
That player hurled rough words at the referee.
台風による暴風で、多くの家が被害を受けた。
Many houses were damaged by the strong winds from the typhoon.