爆薬
Meanings
1
explosive; blasting powder
Refers to explosive substances used in mining, construction, demolition, or military contexts. Often distinguished from 火薬 (gunpowder) by its broader scope.
They used explosives to break the rock at the construction site.
The terrorists planted explosives.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉に爆薬を仕掛けるto plant explosives on something
They planted explosives on the bridge pillars.
- 爆薬が爆発するfor explosives to detonate
The explosives detonated during the tunnel construction.
- 爆薬を使用するto use explosives (for demolition, mining, etc.)
This construction project uses a large amount of explosives.