裂
Kanji · N1
裂 / split
Kanji for split, rend, or tear.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | レツ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | さ.く、さ.ける、-ぎ.れ | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
裂 carries the meaning split, rend, or tear.
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Common compounds with 裂
核分裂かくぶんれつnuclear fission
決裂けつれつbreakdown / breaking off / rupture
引き裂くひきさくto tear up / to tear off / to rip up
分裂ぶんれつsplit / division / break up
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