English–Japanese

“atomic bomb” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajigenbaku

Example

歴史の授業で原爆について学びます。reki shi no ju gyō de gen baku ni tsu i te mana bi ma su

We study the atomic bomb in history class.

Illustration for 原爆 (atomic bomb)

How to say “atomic bomb” in Japanese

“Atomic bomb” in Japanese is 原爆 (genbaku).

Describes a bomb that releases enormous destructive energy through changes in atomic nuclei.

Full entry for 原爆: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 原爆

広島では多くの人が原爆の被害を受けました。hiro shima de wa ō ku no hito ga gen baku no hi gai o u ke ma shi ta

In Hiroshima, many people suffered from the effects of the atomic bomb.

Tips for using 原爆

  • In English discussions of nuclear history, 原爆 (genbaku) can appear as a Japanese term when writers focus on the experiences of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

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