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What is the Kanji for 'Bullet' and 'Projectile'? | 弾

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Bullet' and 'Projectile', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Bullet' and 'Projectile' is 弾.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bullet, Projectile

    Reading

    kunyomi

    hi

    たま

    tama

    はず

    hazu

    onyomiだん

    dan

    Parts

    Bow Simple, Single

    Example Word

    爆弾: bomb. The Japanese noun '爆弾 (ばくだん)' means 'bomb'. It refers to an explosive weapon designed to cause destruction. This word is often used in both literal and figurative contexts. For example: The bomb exploded「爆弾が爆発した」(ばくだんがばくはつした). He dropped a bombshell during the meeting「彼は会議中に爆弾を落とした」(かれはかいぎちゅうにばくだんをおとした). In figurative usage, it can describe shocking news or revelations. The word is neutral in tone but carries a strong connotation of danger or surprise.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    981

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bow

    kanji

    Meaning

    Simple, Single

Words Using

This kanji is used in 4 words:

    word

    弾く

    Meaning

    Pluck, Repel

    word

    Meaning

    Bullet

    word

    爆弾

    Meaning

    Bomb

    word

    弾む

    Meaning

    Bounce, Be lively

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 9 kanji contain the part 弓 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Weak

    kanji

    Meaning

    Strong

    kanji

    Meaning

    Younger brother

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pull

    kanji

    Meaning

    Spread, Stretch

    kanji

    Meaning

    String, Bowstring

    kanji

    Meaning

    Arc, Arch

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mourn, Condolence

    kanji

    Meaning

    Increasing

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 2 kanji contain the part 単 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fight, War

    kanji

    Meaning

    Zen

Learn the Kanji

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What does 弾 mean?

弾 means 'Bullet' and 'Projectile'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.