折
Kanji · N2
折 / fold
Kanji for fold, break, or fracture.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | セツ、シャク | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | お.る、おり、お.り、-お.り、お.れる | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
折 carries the meaning fold, break, or fracture.
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Common compounds with 折
折り目おりめfold / crease / pleat
折れるおれるto break / to be broken / to snap
折角せっかくwith trouble / at great pains
折るおるto break / to fracture / to break off
折り紙おりがみorigami / art of paper folding
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