Kanji
What does the kanji 裂 mean?
裂 means tearing, splitting. On'yomi レツ. Kun'yomi さ.く、さ.ける、-ぎ.れ.
Quick facts| On'yomi | レツ |
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| Kun'yomi | さ.く、さ.ける、-ぎ.れ |
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| Strokes | 12 |
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| Main radical | 衣 |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
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裂On'yomi レツKun'yomi さ.く、さ.ける、-ぎ.れ
N1 · estimated, JLPT framework12 strokes
tearing, splitting
Memory hook
The blade (刂) ripping the robe (衣) open to the bone (歹) — TEAR, SPLIT.
Stroke order · 12 strokes
Common words
- 分裂ぶんれつsplit, division
- 裂くさくto tear, split
- 裂けるさけるto tear, split open
More words with this kanji
- 破裂はれつbursting, rupture; breakdown (of negotiations)
