blast of wind; strong gust
Refers to a sudden, powerful rush of wind, often used in technical or dramatic contexts.
The window glass shattered from the typhoon's blast.
Used for explosive blasts, such as in mining, demolition, or bombings.
The building shook from the blast of the explosion.
Loanword from English 'blast', adopted into Japanese with the same broad meanings of a strong gust of wind or an explosion.