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What is the Kanji for 'Split' and 'Tear'? | 裂

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Split' and 'Tear' is 裂.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Split, Tear

    Reading

    kunyomi

    sa

    onyomiれつ

    retsu

    Parts

    File Clothes

    Example Word

    分裂: split or division. The Japanese verbal noun '分裂 (ぶんれつ)' refers to the act of splitting or dividing, often used in both physical and abstract contexts. It can describe the division of cells, groups, opinions, or even countries. For example: The cell split into two「細胞が分裂した」(さいぼうがぶんれつした). The political party experienced a division「政党が分裂した」(せいとうがぶんれつした). This word is commonly used in scientific, political, and social contexts to describe a clear separation or fragmentation.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1300

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

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

    kanji

    Meaning

    File

    kanji

    Meaning

    Clothes

Words Using

This kanji is used in 1 word:

    word

    分裂

    Meaning

    Split, Division

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 2 kanji contain the part 列 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Example

    kanji

    Meaning

    Intense, Violent

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 14 kanji contain the part 衣 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Long, Leader

    kanji

    Meaning

    Far

    kanji

    Meaning

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    kanji

    Meaning

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    kanji

    Meaning

    Reliant, Depend on

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bag, Sack

    kanji

    Meaning

    Demolition, Break down

    kanji

    Meaning

    Judge

    kanji

    Meaning

    Attack, Inherit

    kanji

    Meaning

    Dress, Attire

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bosom, Pocket

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pity, Sorrow

    kanji

    Meaning

    Decline, Wane

    kanji

    Meaning

    Loss, Mourn, Mourning

Learn the Kanji

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 裂 mean?

裂 means 'Split' and 'Tear'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

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

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