砕
Kanji · N1
砕 / smash
Kanji for smash, break, or crush.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | サイ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | くだ.く、くだ.ける | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
砕 carries the meaning smash, break, or crush.
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Common compounds with 砕
砕石さいせきcrushed stone / macadam
粉砕ふんさいpulverization / pulverisation
砕くくだくto break / to smash / to crush
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