起爆

起爆

"起爆" means "detonation" or "ignition to cause an explosion."

Here, the word 起爆 refers to the act of detonating or triggering an explosion, specifically in a literal sense regarding explosive devices.

爆弾が起爆装置によって起爆された。

The bomb was detonated by the detonator.

In this sentence, 起爆剤 symbolizes a catalyst or a trigger for change or events, used metaphorically rather than literally.

この事件が起爆剤となって社会が変わり始めた。

This incident acted as a catalyst that initiated social change.

In this context, 起爆点 refers to the critical or initiating point of a debate or discussion, showing a figurative application of the word.

彼の言葉が議論の起爆点となった。

His words became the flashpoint for the debate.