原水爆
Meanings
1
atomic and hydrogen bombs; nuclear and thermonuclear bombs
Collective term for atomic bombs (原爆) and hydrogen bombs (水爆), often used in contexts of disarmament or nuclear threats.
Calls for the prohibition of atomic and hydrogen bombs are growing.
That country announced it had conducted tests of atomic and hydrogen bombs.
Usage patterns
- 〈国〉が原水爆を保有するfor a country to possess atomic and hydrogen bombs
Several countries possess atomic and hydrogen bombs.
- 原水爆実験を行うto conduct a nuclear (atomic/hydrogen bomb) test
The country was condemned by the international community for conducting a nuclear bomb test.
- 原水爆禁止を訴えるto call for the prohibition of atomic and hydrogen bombs
Citizen groups continue to call for the banning of atomic and hydrogen bombs.