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What is the Kanji for 'Divide' and 'Split'? | 割

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Divide' and 'Split', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Divide' and 'Split' is 割.

    kanji

    割

    Meaning

    Divide, Split

    Reading

    kunyomiさ

    sa

    わ

    wa

    onyomiかつ

    katsu

    Parts

    刂Sword (刀)害Harm

    Example Word

    役割: role. The Japanese noun '役割 (やくわり)' means 'role'. It refers to the function or position someone or something has in a particular situation, group, or system. It can be used in various contexts, such as social roles, job responsibilities, or the role of an object in a process. For example: her role in the project is important「彼女のプロジェクトでの役割は重要だ」(かのじょのプロジェクトでのやくわりはじゅうようだ). Each tool has its own role「それぞれの道具には役割がある」(それぞれのどうぐにはやくわりがある). This word is often used to describe the expected behavior or contribution of a person or thing in a specific context.

    Radical

    刀

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    787

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 割

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    radical

    刂

    Meaning

    Sword

    kanji

    害

    Meaning

    Harm

Words Using 割

This kanji is used in 17 words:

    word

    割り当てる

    Meaning

    Allocate

    word

    割

    Meaning

    Ratio

    word

    割り算

    Meaning

    Division

    word

    割合に

    Meaning

    Relatively

    word

    割る

    Meaning

    Break

    word

    時間割り

    Meaning

    Schedule

    word

    割り引く

    Meaning

    Discount

    word

    役割

    Meaning

    Role

    word

    割り箸

    Meaning

    Chopsticks

    word

    分割

    Meaning

    Split, Division

    word

    割り込む

    Meaning

    Cut in, Interrupt

    word

    割合

    Meaning

    Proportion, Relatively

    word

    割れる

    Meaning

    Break

    word

    学割

    Meaning

    Student discount

    word

    割り引き

    Meaning

    Discount

    word

    割に

    Meaning

    Relatively

    word

    割り当て

    Meaning

    Allocation

Kanji Related to 割 Through the Part 刂

These 26 kanji contain the part 刂 as well.

    kanji

    剣

    Meaning

    Sword

    kanji

    劇

    Meaning

    Drama

    kanji

    制

    Meaning

    System, Control

    kanji

    刹

    Meaning

    Temple

    kanji

    刑

    Meaning

    Punish

    kanji

    則

    Meaning

    Rule

    kanji

    判

    Meaning

    Judge, Stamp

    kanji

    班

    Meaning

    Group, Squad

    kanji

    到

    Meaning

    Reach, Arrival

    kanji

    前

    Meaning

    Before, Front

    kanji

    剛

    Meaning

    Strength, Sturdy

    kanji

    刻

    Meaning

    Engrave

    kanji

    副

    Meaning

    Secondary

    kanji

    刺

    Meaning

    Stab

    kanji

    列

    Meaning

    File

    kanji

    剖

    Meaning

    Divide, Cut up

    kanji

    剰

    Meaning

    Surplus

    kanji

    刷

    Meaning

    Printing

    kanji

    刊

    Meaning

    Publish, Edition

    kanji

    剤

    Meaning

    Medicine, Dose

    kanji

    削

    Meaning

    Plane, Cut by chipping

    kanji

    別

    Meaning

    Separate

    kanji

    利

    Meaning

    Profit, Advantage

    kanji

    創

    Meaning

    Create

    kanji

    帰

    Meaning

    Return

    kanji

    刈

    Meaning

    Reap, Clip

Learn the Kanji 割

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 割 mean?

割 means 'Divide' and 'Split'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Sixth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.