ONぼう、ばく
KUNあば
Meanings
rageviolencetyrannyburst out
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How to remember

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

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