被曝

被ばく

Reading

Kana: ひばく

Romaji: hibaku

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