Quick answer
暴 is the kanji for "Rave / Fret / Force". A common reading is あば.く (abaku). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Rave / Fret / Force
Also : Rave · Fret · Force · Cruelty · Outrage · Outburst
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 暴 represents 'OUTBURST'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of outburst.
On-reading: ぼう — remember this sound by associating it with outburst. Kun-reading: あば.く.
Example Sentences
暴風雨のために、イベントが中止になりました。
ぼうふうあめのために、いべんとがちゅうしになりました。
Due to the storm, the event was cancelled.
暴力に訴えることなく、話し合いで解決すべきです。
ぼうりょくにうったえることなく、はなしあいでかいけつすべきです。
Without resorting to violence, it should be resolved through discussion.
Vocabulary using 暴
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