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被曝

被ばく

Reading

Kana: ひばく
Romaji: hibaku
Kana
Romaji

Definition

noun
vs
1

being exposed to radiation; radiation exposure

See also: 被爆 (reading ひばく, entry #2)

Kanji

被
Readings: ヒ、 こうむ.る、 おお.う、 かぶ.る、 かぶ.せる
Meanings: incur, cover, veil, brood over, shelter, wear, put on, be exposed (film), receiving
曝
Readings: バク、 ホク、 ボク、 さら.す
Meanings: bleach, refine, expose, air