Japanese word

炸裂

Pronunciation

Romajisakuretsu

Meaning

  • nounexplosion

Example

夜空で花火が炸裂します。yo zora de hana bi ga saku retsu shi ma su

Fireworks explode in the night sky.

Illustration for 炸裂 (explosion)

More examples

舞台で彼の持ちネタが炸裂しました。bu tai de kare no mo chi ne ta ga saku retsu shi ma shi ta

His signature routine brought the house down on stage.

Core concept

Describes something that breaks outward with sudden force, creating an explosion or a powerful burst.

Common phrases

  • 花火が炸裂hana bi ga saku retsu

    fireworks explode

  • 冗談が炸裂jō dan ga saku retsu

    a joke lands

  • 才能が炸裂sai nō ga saku retsu

    talent shines

  • 個性が炸裂ko sei ga saku retsu

    personality shines

Similar words

爆発bakuhatsu: A rapid release of stored energy that creates heat, light, movement, or a loud sound.
破裂haretsu: A sudden break in which a pressurized object opens or tears apart.

Definition in Japanese

物が内側から激しい力で一気に破れ、外へ飛び散ること。mono ga uchi gawa ka ra hage shi i chikara de ik ki ni yabu re soto e to bi chi ru ko to

Word origin

炸裂 (sakuretsu, "bursting apart") combines 炸 (saku, "explode") and 裂 (retsu, "split"), expressing a forceful outward break.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese sports and advertising language, 炸裂 (sakuretsu) can describe a powerful shot, smile, or skill, not only a physical explosion.

Other meanings

  • burstingnoun

Opposites

  • 不発fuhatsufailure to explodenoun

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