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暴
暴 (readings: ぼう, ばく, あば; Japanese kanji) means “violence / violent”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 暴力 (violence).
What does 暴 mean?
| Kanji | 暴 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | violence / violent |
| Readings | ぼう, ばく, あば |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 暴
暴 is read ぼう or ばく or あば depending on the word.
Example words with 暴
| Example | 暴力 (violence) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14