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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
Stroke order of 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

WordReadingMeaning
裂くさく saku kunto tear; to rip up
裂けるさける sakeru kunto split; to tear

Don't confuse it with

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