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bombing

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解説 bombing in your Level:

At the A1 level, 'bombing' is a word you might see in very simple news stories or history books. It comes from the word 'bomb.' A bomb is something that explodes and makes a loud noise. 'Bombing' as a word describes when people use bombs. For example, 'a bombing plane' is a plane that carries bombs. It is important to know that this is a very serious and sad word. You will not use it in daily life very often. You might hear it in a movie about history. Just remember: Bomb = explosion. Bombing = the action of using bombs. At this level, you don't need to worry about the slang or funny meanings. Just think about the big, loud explosion. If you see this word, it usually means something was destroyed or an attack happened. It is a 'describing word' (adjective) when it comes before another word, like 'bombing mission.' Keep it simple and focus on the literal meaning of an explosion.

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As an A2 learner, you can start to see how 'bombing' is used to describe specific events. You will often see it in phrases like 'bombing raid' or 'bombing attack.' Here, 'bombing' is an adjective because it tells us what kind of raid or attack it was. It wasn't a 'police raid'; it was a 'bombing raid.' This helps you be more specific in your English. You might also hear it in news reports about world events. It is a 'heavy' word, meaning it carries a lot of emotion. You should use it carefully. You might also encounter the word in stories about the past. For example, 'The city had a bombing history.' This means the city was attacked with bombs many years ago. At this level, you are moving from just knowing the word 'bomb' to understanding how 'bombing' describes an entire event or situation. It's about adding detail to your nouns.

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At the B1 level, you are ready to understand the more common metaphorical uses of 'bombing.' While you still know the literal military meaning, you might hear people use it to describe a big failure. For example, if a student says, 'I had a bombing exam today,' they mean the exam was a disaster and they failed. This is informal English. It's like saying the exam 'exploded' in a bad way. You will also see 'bombing' used in more complex news stories. You might read about 'bombing campaigns' or 'bombing targets.' In these cases, 'bombing' is a specific adjective used in military and political discussions. You should be able to tell the difference between the literal meaning (war) and the metaphorical meaning (failure) by looking at the words around it. If the topic is school, movies, or jokes, it's about failure. If the topic is history or news, it's likely literal.

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For B2 learners, 'bombing' is a versatile adjective that you should be able to use in various contexts. You understand that in the entertainment world, a 'bombing' movie is a financial disaster. You know that a 'bombing' comedian is one who isn't getting any laughs. This metaphorical usage is very common in American and British culture. You should also be aware of the grammatical flexibility. It can be an attributive adjective ('a bombing run') or a predicative adjective/participle ('the show was bombing'). You can use it to add flavor to your descriptions of failure, making your English sound more idiomatic and natural. However, you also know when *not* to use it. You understand that it's a high-intensity word and that using it for small mistakes can sound strange. You are also learning to recognize it in niche contexts like graffiti culture ('bombing the streets'). This level is about mastering the nuances of tone and context.

At the C1 level, you have a deep understanding of the social and psychological implications of the word 'bombing.' You can analyze how the word is used in media to frame certain events. For instance, the difference between 'precision bombing' and 'carpet bombing' carries significant political and ethical weight. You understand that 'bombing' as an adjective can be used to create a sense of overwhelming force or total collapse. In a professional or academic setting, you can use synonyms like 'catastrophic failure' or 'aerial offensive' to be more precise, but you also know when the visceral energy of 'bombing' is more effective for your writing. You are sensitive to the word's potential to offend and can navigate conversations about sensitive topics with grace. You also recognize the word in specialized fields, such as 'Google bombing' in technology or 'bombing' in the street art subculture, and you understand the specific rules and values associated with those uses.

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At the C2 level, your mastery of 'bombing' is complete. You understand its etymological roots and how its meaning has evolved from literal 17th-century explosives to 21st-century internet slang. You can detect the subtle irony when a comedian talks about 'bombing' as a positive learning experience, or the dark humor in a 'bombing' review of a war movie. You are capable of using the word in high-level literary analysis, perhaps discussing the 'bombing' of a character's reputation in a novel. You can switch effortlessly between the technical language of a military historian and the fast-paced slang of a street artist. Your use of the word is always perfectly calibrated for the audience and the medium. You might even play with the word's history, using it in a way that references both its literal and metaphorical meanings simultaneously for rhetorical effect. At this stage, the word is not just a vocabulary item; it is a versatile tool for precise, powerful, and nuanced expression.

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Used literally to describe military attacks involving explosives, such as raids or campaigns.
Used informally to describe a major failure in a performance, movie, or project.
Common in news, history, comedy, and the film industry to denote high-stakes outcomes.
Requires careful context to distinguish between literal destruction and metaphorical failure.

The word bombing, when used as an adjective, carries a dual identity that spans from the literal horrors of warfare to the metaphorical stumbles of a stand-up comedian. In its most direct sense, it describes something related to the act of dropping bombs or an attack involving explosives. You will see this frequently in historical contexts, news reports, or military discussions. For instance, a 'bombing raid' refers to a specific mission where aircraft are deployed to drop explosives on a target. In this capacity, the word is clinical, descriptive, and often heavy with the gravity of conflict. It functions as a participial adjective, derived from the verb 'to bomb,' characterizing the nature of the event or the equipment involved. When you hear a journalist speak of a 'bombing campaign,' they are describing a sustained series of aerial attacks over a specific period. This usage is objective and carries no slang connotation; it is purely functional within the English language's descriptive framework.

Military Context: Relating to aerial or ground attacks using explosive devices intended to cause destruction or casualties.
Artistic Failure: Informally used to describe a performance, movie, or project that is failing spectacularly or receiving no positive response.

However, the English language is nothing if not versatile. In informal and creative circles—particularly in theater, stand-up comedy, and the film industry—'bombing' takes on a significantly different, though equally impactful, meaning. Here, it describes a performance or a piece of work that is failing miserably. If a comedian is 'bombing' on stage, it means their jokes are met with silence rather than laughter. In this context, the adjective describes the state of the performance itself. It captures the feeling of a total collapse, much like a building being leveled. This metaphorical shift is crucial for learners to understand because using 'bombing' in a casual conversation about a movie ('That was a bombing performance') signals a high level of idiomatic fluency. It suggests a disaster of proportions so great that only the imagery of an explosion can suffice.

The squadron returned to base after a successful bombing run over the industrial sector.

The word is also used in the world of graffiti and street art. A 'bombing' style or a 'bombing' run in graffiti refers to the act of painting many surfaces in an area very quickly, often with simple throw-ups or tags. In this niche, the adjective describes a style that is aggressive, fast-paced, and prolific. It conveys a sense of overwhelming the visual landscape. This demonstrates how 'bombing' adapts to various subcultures, always retaining a core sense of 'impact'—whether that impact is physical destruction, total social failure, or visual saturation. Understanding these nuances helps a speaker navigate different social spheres without causing confusion or offense. For example, describing a student's 'bombing' exam performance implies they failed completely, not that they were violent.

The comedian felt the sweat on his brow as he realized his set was bombing with the local audience.

Graffiti Slang: Describing a rapid, widespread application of street art, often illegal and focused on quantity.

When using 'bombing' as an adjective, it is important to note its placement. It usually precedes a noun (attributive) like 'bombing mission' or follows a linking verb (predicative) in its participial form 'the show was bombing.' In the latter, it functions more like a verb in the continuous tense, but it describes the quality of the show during that time. In academic or formal writing, you should stick strictly to the literal military definition. In creative writing or journalism, you can play with the metaphorical sense to add drama or color to a description of failure. The word carries a certain 'punch' that other synonyms like 'failing' or 'dropping' lack. It implies a definitive, often public, lack of success that is hard to ignore.

Historians analyzed the bombing patterns to understand the strategic goals of the late-war offensive.

Finally, the word is inherently high-stakes. Whether discussing the 'bombing' of a city or the 'bombing' of a multi-million dollar blockbuster movie, the scale of the event is never small. It suggests a total commitment to an action that results in a significant outcome—be it destructive or disastrously unsuccessful. This makes it a powerful word in a writer's arsenal, allowing for vivid imagery. When you use 'bombing' to describe a situation, you are telling your audience that the situation is beyond a simple mistake; it is a catastrophic event in its specific context. This level of intensity is why the word remains so prevalent in English, despite its potentially sensitive nature in certain contexts.

Using 'bombing' as an adjective requires an understanding of how it modifies the nouns it precedes. In formal English, it almost always describes the technical aspects of an aerial attack. You will see it paired with words like 'raid,' 'campaign,' 'mission,' 'run,' and 'strategy.' In these instances, the word 'bombing' specifies the type of activity. It is not just any raid; it is a raid involving bombs. When constructing these sentences, the adjective provides essential context that changes the scope of the noun. For example, 'The bombing campaign lasted for three months' tells us not just the duration, but the specific violent nature of the military operation. It is a precise descriptor that leaves little room for ambiguity in a professional or historical setting.

Attributive Usage: Placing 'bombing' directly before a noun: 'The bombing targets were identified by satellite imagery.'
Predicative Usage: Using 'bombing' after a verb to describe a subject: 'The comedian realized his new material was bombing.'

In informal settings, the grammatical structure often shifts slightly toward the participial. While 'a bombing performance' is grammatically correct as an adjective-noun pair, you are more likely to hear 'His performance was bombing.' Here, 'bombing' acts as a subject complement. It describes the state of the performance. To use this correctly, you must ensure the subject is something that can 'fail' in a public or dramatic way—a play, a speech, a product launch, or an exam. You wouldn't usually say 'the weather is bombing' because weather doesn't have a goal to succeed. The subject must have an intended purpose that is currently being catastrophically unmet. This distinction is key for learners who want to sound natural.

The archival footage showed the bombing squadron preparing for takeoff at dawn.

Furthermore, 'bombing' can be used in compound adjectives, though this is less common. For instance, 'bombing-related' injuries. In this case, the word 'bombing' is part of a larger descriptor. This is common in medical or legal reports. When you use 'bombing' in this way, you are creating a very specific category. It is also important to consider the emotional weight of the word. Because of its association with real-world violence, using it as a casual adjective for failure requires a certain level of social awareness. In a room full of people who have experienced actual conflict, using 'bombing' to describe a bad PowerPoint presentation might be seen as insensitive. Therefore, the 'how' of using it involves not just grammar, but also social intelligence and audience analysis.

Despite the high budget, the film had a bombing opening weekend at the box office.

Common Collocations: Bombing raid, bombing mission, bombing campaign, bombing run, bombing squad, bombing target.

When you are writing a narrative, 'bombing' can be used to set a mood. In a war story, 'the distant, dull thud of a bombing raid' uses the adjective to provide sensory detail. In a modern office drama, 'the bombing silence after his terrible joke' uses the metaphorical sense to create tension. Notice how the adjective transforms the noun 'silence.' It isn't just a quiet room; it is a silence that signifies a disastrous failure. This versatility is what makes 'bombing' such a rich word for writers. It bridges the gap between the physical and the psychological, between a literal explosion and a social one. By mastering both uses, you can express a wide range of intense situations with a single, powerful word.

The general reviewed the bombing coordinates one last time before giving the order.

To summarize the usage: use it literally when discussing history, military, or news. Use it metaphorically when discussing performances, projects, or social attempts that failed spectacularly. Always ensure the noun you are modifying is appropriate for the scale of the word. Small failures are 'disappointing'; massive, public, or catastrophic failures are 'bombing.' By adhering to this scale, your English will sound more authentic and your descriptions will carry the appropriate weight for the situation at hand.

The word 'bombing' is ubiquitous in several distinct spheres of modern life. The most common place you will encounter it is in the news media. Whether it is a report on a geopolitical conflict or a retrospective on a historical event like World War II, journalists use 'bombing' to describe the method of attack. Phrases like 'the bombing of the city' or 'bombing sorties' are standard in international reporting. This usage is strictly literal and carries a heavy, serious tone. If you watch a documentary on the History Channel or read a non-fiction book about aviation, 'bombing' will appear frequently as a technical term. It is the go-to word for any activity involving the release of explosives from the air, and its presence immediately signals a context of high-stakes conflict and potential tragedy.

News & Journalism: Used to report on current events involving explosives, terrorism, or military actions.
Entertainment Industry: Used in reviews or behind-the-scenes talk to describe a project that is losing money or failing with audiences.

Another major arena for 'bombing' is the entertainment industry, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom. If you follow movie news or celebrity gossip, you will often hear about a 'bombing' movie—a film that cost a lot to make but earned very little at the box office. Critics might describe a 'bombing performance' by an actor who was poorly cast or gave a weak effort. This is where the word's metaphorical power is most visible. It creates a vivid image of a project that didn't just fail, but 'exploded' in a way that everyone could see. In the world of stand-up comedy, 'bombing' is a term of art. Comedians talk about 'bombing' as a rite of passage. If you listen to podcasts like 'The Joe Rogan Experience' or 'WTF with Marc Maron,' you will hear endless stories of comedians 'bombing' in small clubs early in their careers.

The news anchor provided a live update on the bombing investigation in the downtown area.

In the world of street culture and graffiti, 'bombing' is a common term used to describe the act of painting tags or throw-ups quickly and in large numbers. You will hear this in documentaries about urban art or in interviews with street artists. For them, a 'bombing' session is a night of high-intensity, often illegal, creative activity. This usage is interesting because it sits somewhere between the literal (the speed and impact of the act) and the metaphorical (the visual 'explosion' of art on a wall). It is a term of pride in that community, signifying dedication and bravery. If you are interested in urban culture, understanding 'bombing' in this context is essential for following the conversation and understanding the values of the subculture.

The director was devastated by the bombing reviews that appeared online after the premiere.

Sports Commentary: Sometimes used to describe a team that is losing badly or a player who is failing to perform under pressure.

You might also hear 'bombing' in sports commentary, though it is less frequent than in entertainment. A team that is 'bombing' is one that is losing by a significant margin or playing far below their potential. In American football, a 'bombing' pass (often just called a 'bomb') is a very long throw down the field. While 'bombing' here is technically a verb form, it describes the nature of the play—aggressive, long-distance, and high-risk. Similarly, in the business world, a 'bombing' product launch is one that fails to gain any traction in the market. You will hear CEOs or market analysts use this term to describe a catastrophic failure that might lead to a company's downfall. In all these contexts, 'bombing' serves as a linguistic exclamation point, emphasizing the severity of the situation.

The graffiti artist spent the night on a bombing run across the city's subway lines.

Finally, you will hear the word in casual conversation among friends, particularly younger generations. If someone says, 'I'm bombing this test,' they are expressing extreme anxiety about their performance. It is a way of using hyperbole to convey a sense of doom. This everyday usage is perhaps the most common way you will encounter the word in a non-professional setting. It shows how a word born from the most violent of human activities has been repurposed to describe the small, personal 'catastrophes' of daily life. By paying attention to where you hear 'bombing,' you can gain a deeper understanding of the speaker's intent and the emotional weight they are trying to convey.

One of the most frequent mistakes learners make with the word 'bombing' is confusing its metaphorical meaning with other slang terms. In the 1990s and early 2000s, the phrase 'the bomb' (e.g., 'That movie was the bomb!') meant that something was excellent or amazing. However, saying 'That movie was bombing' means the exact opposite—it was a failure. This reversal can be incredibly confusing. If you want to say something is good, avoid 'bombing' entirely. Use 'amazing,' 'fantastic,' or 'great.' 'Bombing' as an adjective or participle almost always carries a negative connotation of failure or destruction. Mixing these up can lead to embarrassing situations where you accidentally insult something you meant to praise.

The 'Good' vs. 'Bad' Trap: Mistaking 'bombing' (failing) for 'da bomb' (great). Example: 'The party was bombing!' sounds like the party was a disaster.
Tense Confusion: Using 'bombed' when you mean 'bombing' as a general description. 'The bombing raid' is the event; 'the bombed city' is the result.

Another common error is failing to distinguish between 'bombing' and 'bombed.' As an adjective, 'bombing' describes the action or the thing performing the action (e.g., 'a bombing plane'). 'Bombed,' on the other hand, describes the target or the result of the action (e.g., 'a bombed building'). If you say 'the bombing building,' you are implying the building itself is dropping bombs, which makes no sense. Similarly, in slang, 'bombed' can mean extremely drunk or high, whereas 'bombing' means failing. If you say 'He was bombing at the party,' people will think he was telling bad jokes. If you say 'He was bombed at the party,' they will think he was intoxicated. These small suffix changes completely alter the meaning of the sentence.

Incorrect: The bombing city was full of rubble. (Correct: The bombed city...)

Learners also struggle with the intensity of the word. 'Bombing' is a very strong word. Using it for a minor inconvenience can sound overly dramatic or even insensitive. For example, if you forgot your umbrella, you wouldn't say 'My day is bombing.' That sounds like you've had a catastrophic life event. Instead, use 'going poorly' or 'not great.' Reserve 'bombing' for situations where the failure is significant, public, or has serious consequences. This is especially true in professional settings. If you tell your boss a project is 'bombing,' you are signaling a total disaster. If it just has a few problems, use 'facing some challenges' or 'underperforming.' Choosing the right level of intensity is a key part of advanced English proficiency.

Incorrect: I'm bombing because I lost my pen. (Correct: I'm annoyed because I lost my pen.)

Sensitivity Issues: Using 'bombing' metaphors in front of people from war-torn regions or in high-security areas like airports. This can be extremely inappropriate or even dangerous.

Finally, there is the 'airport mistake.' Never use the word 'bombing' or 'bomb' in any context—even metaphorically—while at an airport or in a security line. Saying 'I'm bombing this interview' to a friend while waiting for a flight can lead to a very real and very literal security intervention. Security personnel are trained to react to the word itself, regardless of context. This is a pragmatic 'mistake' that goes beyond grammar and into real-world safety. Always be aware of your physical surroundings when using high-impact words. In summary, watch your slang, check your suffixes, match your intensity to the situation, and be mindful of your environment. Avoiding these common pitfalls will make you a much more effective and sensitive communicator.

Incorrect: The bombing movie was actually quite good. (Correct: The unsuccessful movie... or 'The movie was bombing but I liked it.')

By understanding these nuances, you can avoid the most common traps associated with 'bombing.' It is a word that requires precision and a good ear for the social 'vibe' of a room. Whether you are using it in its literal military sense or its metaphorical performance sense, clarity and sensitivity should always be your guides. Practice using it in safe, low-stakes environments like a classroom or with a language partner before deploying it in more complex social or professional situations.

Depending on the context, there are many alternatives to 'bombing' that can provide more precision or a different tone. If you are using the word in its literal military sense, synonyms include 'aerial attack,' 'air raid,' 'strike,' or 'offensive.' 'Strike' is often used in modern military contexts to imply a more surgical or precise action, whereas 'bombing' can sometimes imply a broader, more destructive area-of-effect. 'Offensive' refers to a larger-scale military movement that might include bombing as one of its components. Using these alternatives can help you specify the exact nature of the military action you are describing, which is particularly useful in academic or journalistic writing.

Failing (General): A neutral alternative for 'bombing' in a metaphorical sense. 'The project is failing' is less dramatic than 'the project is bombing.'
Flailing (Physical/Metaphorical): Implies a lack of control. A 'flailing' performance is one where the person is trying hard but failing, whereas 'bombing' just implies the failure itself.

In the metaphorical sense of failing, 'bombing' has several colorful alternatives. 'Tanking' is a very common synonym in business and sports. If a company's stock is 'tanking,' it is losing value rapidly. In sports, 'tanking' often means losing on purpose to get a better draft pick, though it can also just mean performing poorly. 'Flopping' is another excellent alternative, specifically used for movies or stage shows. A 'box-office flop' is the same as a 'bombing movie.' 'Flopping' carries a sense of a heavy, clumsy fall, which perfectly captures the feeling of a high-budget project failing to meet expectations. 'Crashing' is also useful, especially for tech or financial contexts, implying a sudden and total stop or failure.

The new tech startup's app is tanking in the charts, much like a bombing blockbuster.

If you want to be more formal, you can use 'unsuccessful,' 'disastrous,' 'catastrophic,' or 'abortive.' 'An abortive attempt' is a very formal way to describe something that failed before it could really get started. 'A disastrous performance' carries the same weight as 'a bombing performance' but is more suitable for a professional review or a serious discussion. 'Underperforming' is the corporate-friendly version of 'bombing.' If a manager says a team is 'underperforming,' they are using a polite euphemism for 'they are bombing.' Understanding these levels of formality allows you to translate the high-energy slang of 'bombing' into language that is appropriate for any setting.

The air strike was a key part of the bombing campaign strategy.

Tanking vs. Bombing: 'Tanking' is often used for financial or numerical decline. 'Bombing' is more about the public perception of failure.
Dying (Comedy Slang): In stand-up, 'dying on stage' is a direct synonym for 'bombing.' It conveys the personal pain of the failure.

For the graffiti context, alternatives might include 'tagging,' 'writing,' or 'piecing.' 'Tagging' is the most basic form, while 'piecing' (short for masterpiece) refers to more complex, colorful works. 'Bombing' specifically emphasizes the volume and speed. If you want to describe a city covered in graffiti without using the word 'bombing,' you could say it was 'heavily tagged' or 'saturated with street art.' This provides a more neutral description that doesn't adopt the internal slang of the graffiti community. By choosing your words carefully, you can control the tone and perspective of your writing, moving from an insider's view to an outsider's observation.

The critic described the play as an unmitigated disaster, essentially a bombing start to the season.

In conclusion, while 'bombing' is a powerful and versatile adjective, it is just one tool in a vast linguistic toolbox. Knowing when to use 'tanking' for a stock market crash, 'flopping' for a bad movie, or 'striking' for a military action will make your English more precise and sophisticated. Each synonym carries its own history and set of associations. By learning these alternatives, you don't just expand your vocabulary; you improve your ability to communicate complex ideas and emotions with nuance and style. Always consider your audience, your subject matter, and the specific 'flavor' of failure or action you want to describe before settling on 'bombing.'

How Formal Is It?

豆知識

The use of 'bomb' to mean a failure (bombing) started in the US theater world around the 1920s. Ironically, in the UK, 'to go like a bomb' originally meant to be very successful!

発音ガイド

UK /ˈbɒm.ɪŋ/

US /ˈbɑː.mɪŋ/

The stress is on the first syllable: BOM-ing.

韻が合う語

Calming Palming Barming Charming Arming Alarming Disarming Farming

よくある間違い

Pronouncing the second 'b' (e.g., 'bom-bing'). Remember, the 'b' is silent.
Confusing the vowel sound with 'bumming'.
Over-emphasizing the 'g' at the end.
Using a long 'o' sound like in 'bone'.
Stress on the second syllable.

難易度

読解 3/5

Literal meaning is easy; metaphorical meaning requires some cultural knowledge.

ライティング 4/5

Requires careful use of the silent 'b' and understanding of context.

スピーキング 4/5

Must be careful with slang vs. literal usage to avoid confusion or offense.

リスニング 3/5

Easy to hear, but context determines which meaning is being used.

次に学ぶべきこと

前提知識

Bomb Attack Fail Mission Plane

次に学ぶ

Bombard Catastrophic Sortie Flop Tanking

上級

Ordnance Logistics Trajectory Resonance Efficacy

知っておくべき文法

Participial Adjectives

The bombing (active) plane vs. the bombed (passive) city.

Silent Letters

The 'b' in bomb, bombing, and bomber is always silent.

Compound Adjectives

Use a hyphen for compound descriptors like 'bombing-related'.

Predicative Adjectives

In 'the show was bombing,' it describes the subject's state.

Gerund vs. Adjective

'Bombing is dangerous' (gerund) vs. 'The bombing raid' (adjective).

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レベル別の例文

The plane is a bombing plane.

The plane is for bombs.

Adjective modifying 'plane'.

I saw a bombing in the movie.

An attack with bombs.

Used as a noun/gerund here.

The bombing sound was very loud.

The sound of bombs.

Adjective modifying 'sound'.

They have a bombing mission.

A job with bombs.

Adjective modifying 'mission'.

The bombing raid happened at night.

Attack at night.

Adjective modifying 'raid'.

Is that a bombing target?

A place to hit with bombs.

Adjective modifying 'target'.

The bombing story is very sad.

The story about bombs.

Adjective modifying 'story'.

We study the bombing history.

History of bombs.

Adjective modifying 'history'.

The city has many bombing sites from the war.

Places where bombs fell.

Adjective modifying 'sites'.

The general planned the bombing campaign.

A series of attacks.

Adjective modifying 'campaign'.

I read about the bombing raid in the newspaper.

News about the attack.

Adjective modifying 'raid'.

The bombing run was very dangerous for the pilots.

The flight to drop bombs.

Adjective modifying 'run'.

Scientists found a bombing fragment in the ground.

A piece of a bomb.

Adjective modifying 'fragment'.

The bombing alarm woke up the whole town.

The loud siren.

Adjective modifying 'alarm'.

They showed a bombing video in history class.

Video of attacks.

Adjective modifying 'video'.

The bombing damage was very bad.

Damage from bombs.

Adjective modifying 'damage'.

The comedian's set was bombing, so he left the stage early.

Failing badly.

Predicative adjective/participle.

The company’s new product had a bombing launch.

A very bad start.

Adjective modifying 'launch'.

Historians are still analyzing the bombing patterns of 1944.

The way bombs were dropped.

Adjective modifying 'patterns'.

I felt like I was bombing the interview after the first question.

Failing the meeting.

Participle used as adjective.

The bombing squad was called to investigate the suspicious package.

The team for explosives.

Adjective modifying 'squad'.

Despite the hype, the movie was bombing at the box office.

Losing lots of money.

Participle used as adjective.

The bombing threat caused the building to be evacuated.

The danger of a bomb.

Adjective modifying 'threat'.

She realized her speech was bombing when no one clapped.

Failing to impress.

Participle used as adjective.

The bombing campaign was a strategic failure for the military.

The series of attacks didn't work.

Adjective modifying 'campaign'.

The startup's bombing valuation surprised many investors.

The value dropped a lot.

Adjective modifying 'valuation'.

He went on a bombing run through the city with his spray cans.

Quickly doing graffiti.

Adjective modifying 'run' (slang).

The bombing reviews of the new play were devastating for the cast.

Very negative reviews.

Adjective modifying 'reviews'.

The bombing accuracy of the new drones is highly debated.

How well they hit targets.

Adjective modifying 'accuracy'.

The athlete had a bombing performance in the finals.

A very poor result.

Adjective modifying 'performance'.

The documentary detailed the bombing logistics of the era.

How the attacks were organized.

Adjective modifying 'logistics'.

The bombing suspect was caught by the police late last night.

The person they think did it.

Adjective modifying 'suspect'.

The ethical implications of the bombing offensive were debated for decades.

The moral issues of the attack.

Adjective modifying 'offensive'.

The bombing silence that followed his remark was palpable.

A heavy, awkward quiet.

Metaphorical adjective modifying 'silence'.

In graffiti culture, a bombing style prioritizes quantity over detail.

A fast way of doing art.

Adjective modifying 'style'.

The bombing trajectory was calculated with extreme precision.

The path of the explosives.

Adjective modifying 'trajectory'.

The company's bombing reputation made it hard to find new partners.

The failing image of the brand.

Adjective modifying 'reputation'.

The bombing capacity of the aircraft was doubled after the upgrade.

How many bombs it can carry.

Adjective modifying 'capacity'.

The bombing intensity of the conflict reached its peak in July.

How often the attacks happened.

Adjective modifying 'intensity'.

The bombing rhetoric used by the politician was seen as inflammatory.

Words that sound like an attack.

Metaphorical adjective modifying 'rhetoric'.

The bombing sortie was a masterclass in tactical coordination.

The mission was perfectly planned.

Adjective modifying 'sortie'.

The bombing narrative presented by the media was heavily criticized.

The way the story was told.

Adjective modifying 'narrative'.

The bombing efficacy of the new ordinance remains unproven in the field.

How well the bombs work.

Adjective modifying 'efficacy'.

The bombing aesthetics of the urban landscape are a subject of sociological study.

The look of graffiti-filled cities.

Adjective modifying 'aesthetics'.

The bombing failure of the treaty led to immediate rearmament.

The total collapse of the deal.

Metaphorical adjective modifying 'failure'.

The bombing frequency was adjusted to minimize civilian casualties.

How often attacks happened.

Adjective modifying 'frequency'.

The bombing protocol required three layers of authorization.

The rules for starting an attack.

Adjective modifying 'protocol'.

The bombing resonance of the event echoed through the nation's psyche.

The deep impact of the attack.

Metaphorical adjective modifying 'resonance'.

類義語

explosive destructive devastating aerial failing collapsing

反対語

constructive successful peaceful

よく使う組み合わせ

bombing raid

bombing campaign

bombing run

bombing mission

bombing target

bombing squad

bombing suspect

bombing performance

bombing review

bombing accuracy

よく使うフレーズ

bombing out

— Failing completely or being forced to leave a situation because of failure.

He ended up bombing out of college after the first year.

bombing around

— Moving quickly and often aimlessly from place to place (UK slang).

We spent the weekend bombing around the countryside.

bombing the streets

— Engaging in widespread graffiti tagging in a short period.

The crew was bombing the streets until dawn.

bombing a test

— Failing an academic examination spectacularly.

I'm definitely bombing this math test tomorrow.

precision bombing

— An attack aimed at a specific, limited target to minimize extra damage.

The military used precision bombing to hit the command center.

carpet bombing

— An attack that covers a large area with many bombs.

The strategy shifted from precision to carpet bombing.

bombing run

— The final approach and release of bombs by an aircraft.

The aircraft was vulnerable during its bombing run.

Google bombing

— Manipulating search engine results to make a specific page appear for a query.

They used Google bombing to protest the politician's policies.

bombing range

— An area used by military aircraft for practice attacks.

The desert was used as a bombing range for the new pilots.

bombing patterns

— The systematic arrangement of where bombs are dropped.

The bombing patterns showed they were targeting infrastructure.

よく混同される語

bombing vs Bombed

Means 'hit by bombs' (literal) or 'very drunk' (slang). 'Bombing' means the act or failing.

bombing vs Bombastic

Means high-sounding but with little meaning. Not related to failure or explosives.

bombing vs The Bomb

Older slang meaning 'excellent.' 'Bombing' means the opposite (failing).

慣用句と表現

"bombing on stage"

— To fail to get a laugh or positive reaction while performing in front of an audience.

Every great comedian has a story about bombing on stage.

Informal

"bombing down the road"

— Traveling at a very high speed.

He was bombing down the road in his new sports car.

Informal (UK)

"to take a bombing"

— To receive severe criticism or a very poor reception.

The new policy took a bombing in the local press.

Informal

"bombing it"

— Going as fast as possible or failing completely (context dependent).

He was really bombing it on his bike.

Slang

"bombing the charts"

— Failing to reach a high position on a popularity list, like music charts.

The single is bombing the charts despite the marketing.

Informal

"bombing a pitch"

— Failing to convince people during a business presentation.

I could tell I was bombing the pitch after five minutes.

Business Slang

"bombing the interview"

— Performing very poorly during a job interview.

I started bombing the interview when I forgot the company's name.

Informal

"night of bombing"

— A night dedicated to doing a lot of graffiti.

They planned a big night of bombing for the anniversary.

Subculture Slang

"bombing a set"

— A musician or DJ playing music that the crowd does not like.

The DJ was bombing his set because the music was too slow.

Informal

"bombing the box office"

— A movie earning much less money than expected.

The summer blockbuster is bombing the box office.

Informal

間違えやすい

bombing vs Bombed

Similar root and participial form.

'Bombing' is active or describes a current state of failure. 'Bombed' is the result of being hit or a state of intoxication.

The bombing plane hit the bombed building.

bombing vs Bumming

Similar sound if the 'o' is not pronounced clearly.

'Bumming' means wandering around or borrowing without returning. It is much more casual and less intense.

He was bumming a cigarette, not bombing a set.

bombing vs Booming

Similar sound and also describes a loud noise.

'Booming' usually means successful and growing (e.g., a booming economy). 'Bombing' means failing.

The economy is booming, but my small shop is bombing.

bombing vs Beaming

Rhyming sound.

'Beaming' means smiling broadly or sending out light. It is very positive.

She was beaming with joy, not bombing with failure.

bombing vs Balming

Rhyming sound.

'Balming' (rare) relates to applying a soothing ointment. It is peaceful, the opposite of 'bombing'.

The air was balming, not bombing.

文型パターン

The [noun] is bombing.

The plane is bombing.

It was a bombing [noun].

It was a bombing raid.

The [person] is bombing the [activity].

The comedian is bombing the show.

Despite [fact], the [noun] was bombing.

Despite the budget, the movie was bombing.

The [noun] of the bombing [noun] was [adjective].

The accuracy of the bombing raid was impressive.

The [abstract noun] of the bombing [noun] [verb] through [noun].

The resonance of the bombing failure echoed through the company.

[Noun] was caught in a bombing [noun].

The city was caught in a bombing campaign.

The [adjective] nature of the bombing [noun] [verb].

The controversial nature of the bombing offensive intensified.

語族

名詞

Bomb

Bomber

Bombardment

Bombing

動詞

Bomb

Bombard

形容詞

Bombing (participial)

Bombed

Bomb-proof

Bombastic (related but different meaning)

使い方

frequency

High in specific domains (news, entertainment, history).

よくある間違い

The bombing city was sad. → The bombed city was sad.
The city didn't drop the bombs; it was the target. Use the passive '-ed' form.
The movie was da bombing! → The movie was da bomb!
If you want to say something is great, use 'da bomb' (though this is a bit dated). 'Bombing' always means failing.
I am bom-bing the test. → I am bombing (BOM-ing) the test.
Don't pronounce the second 'b'. It makes you sound like you are reading from a book rather than speaking naturally.
He was bombing after ten beers. → He was bombed after ten beers.
'Bombing' means failing (like telling bad jokes). 'Bombed' is the slang for being very intoxicated.
The weather is bombing today. → The weather is terrible today.
'Bombing' is usually for things with a goal or an intended success. Weather just happens, so it can't 'bomb'.

ヒント

Context is King

Always look at the subject. If it's a plane, it's literal. If it's a person on stage, it's metaphorical. This simple check prevents 90% of misunderstandings.

Silent B

Imagine the second 'b' doesn't exist. Practice saying 'BOM-ing' until it feels natural. This is one of the most common mistakes for learners.

Comedy Connection

If you watch stand-up comedy, listen for this word. It's the best way to hear it used in its most common metaphorical sense.

Airport Rule

Never, ever use any form of the word 'bomb' in an airport. This is a practical life tip that can save you from a lot of trouble.

Avoid Overuse

Because 'bombing' is so intense, using it too often makes your writing feel dramatic. Save it for the big failures or the real explosions.

Suffix Check

Use '-ing' for the action or the failing process. Use '-ed' for the thing that was hit or the person who is drunk. They are not interchangeable.

Learn the Flop

If you are talking specifically about a movie failing, 'flopping' is often a more natural-sounding choice than 'bombing' for native speakers.

The Blitz

When reading about British history, 'bombing' almost always refers to the events of World War II. It's a word with a lot of national memory attached to it.

Digital Bombing

Be aware of 'Google bombing' and 'review bombing' (when people leave many bad reviews at once). These are common modern uses of the word.

Empathy

Remember that for some, 'bombing' is a very traumatic reality. Use the metaphorical sense with care in international or diverse groups.

暗記しよう

記憶術

Think of a 'BOM-ing' performance as one that 'BOMBS' the audience's mood. The 'B' is silent because the audience is silent (no laughing!).

視覚的連想

Picture a comedian standing on a stage that is literally exploding into pieces around him while he tries to tell a joke.

Word Web

War Explosion Failure Comedian Graffiti Raid Campaign Disaster

チャレンジ

Try to use 'bombing' in a sentence about a movie you didn't like, and then in a sentence about a historical event.

語源

The word 'bomb' comes from the Latin 'bombus' and the Greek 'bombos', meaning a deep, hollow sound. It entered English in the 17th century, likely through French 'bombe' or Italian 'bomba'. The suffix '-ing' was added to create the participle and adjective form.

元の意味： The original meaning was strictly related to the sound of an explosion or the explosive device itself.

Indo-European (Greek/Latin roots).

文化的な背景

Avoid using in airports or high-security areas. Be mindful of those from conflict zones.

Common in all English-speaking countries, but slang usage varies slightly in intensity.

The Blitz (Historical bombing of London) The movie 'The Producers' (about a show meant to be a bombing failure) Banksy (often discusses the 'bombing' era of graffiti)

実生活で練習する

実際の使用場面

Military History

Strategic bombing campaign
Bombing raid coordinates
Aerial bombing offensive
Post-bombing reconstruction

Stand-up Comedy

Bombing on stage
A bombing set
The joke was bombing
Recovering from bombing

Business/Finance

Bombing product launch
The stock is bombing
A bombing marketing strategy
Bombing quarterly results

Graffiti/Street Art

A bombing run
Bombing the walls
Bombing style tags
Night of bombing

Academic/Exams

Bombing the finals
A bombing grade
I felt I was bombing
Bombing the entrance exam

会話のきっかけ

"Have you ever seen a movie that was bombing at the box office but you actually liked?"

"What do you think is the most difficult thing for a comedian who is bombing on stage?"

"How has the technology of bombing changed since the middle of the last century?"

"Do you think 'bombing' a test is always the student's fault, or can it be the teacher's?"

"In your culture, is there a specific slang word for a 'bombing' performance?"

日記のテーマ

Describe a time you felt like you were bombing a situation. How did you handle the failure?

Write a short historical account of a famous bombing raid and its impact on the war.

Reflect on the ethics of 'bombing' as a graffiti practice. Is it art or vandalism?

Imagine you are a movie critic. Write a review of a film that is bombing with audiences.

Discuss why the word 'bombing' has such a strong emotional resonance in modern English.

よくある質問

10 問

In most contexts, yes. Literally, it involves destruction. Metaphorically, it means failure. The only exception is in graffiti culture, where 'bombing' is a term for prolific activity, which is seen as positive by the artists.

The key is the silent 'b'. It should sound like 'BOM-ing'. If you pronounce the second 'b' like 'BOM-bing', it will sound incorrect to native speakers.

Yes, but usually in relation to a performance. 'He is bombing' means he is failing at what he is doing right now (like a speech or a game). It doesn't mean he is a 'bombing person' in general.

'Bombing raid' is a slightly older, broader term. 'Air strike' is more common in modern military language and often implies a more precise or limited attack.

Generally, no. While 'the bomb' used to mean 'great,' 'bombing' almost always means failing. Using it for something good will likely cause confusion.

Only if you are being self-deprecating and the interviewer has a good sense of humor. Usually, it's better to stay positive and avoid words that imply total failure.

It is a technique used to make a specific website appear at the top of search results for a particular (often unrelated or insulting) search term.

Yes, to describe a team or player performing very poorly. In American football, a 'bomb' is also a long pass, but 'bombing' as an adjective for failure is more common.

It captures the visceral, explosive feeling of a performance falling apart in front of a live audience. It's a very descriptive way to talk about the 'pain' of a bad set.

Yes, both in the literal historical sense and in slang. In the UK, 'bombing' can also mean 'going very fast,' which is a unique regional usage.

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