裂 — rip; split
裂 means “rip; split”. It is a JLPT N1 kanji written with 12 strokes. On'yomi: レツ (retsu). Kun'yomi: さ(く) (saku). You'll see it in words such as 裂く (saku, “to tear; to rip up”).
裂
- Meaning
- rip; split
- On'yomi
- レツ (retsu)
- Kun'yomi
- さ(く) (saku)
- Strokes
- 12
- Level
- JLPT N1 · set Hands at work 3
How to remember 裂
Sounds like 列: both read レツ.
Parts: 列 row · 衣 garment
Words with 裂
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 裂く | さく saku kun | to tear; to rip up |
| 裂ける | さける sakeru kun | to split; to tear |
Don't confuse it with
More in the “Hands at work 3” set
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