Kanji 破: rend, rip, tear, break, destroy, defeat, frustrate
Key takeaways
Kanji 破: rend, rip, tear, break, destroy, defeat, frustrate. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 破
rend, rip, tear, break, destroy, defeat, frustrate
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
It depicts using a stone (石) to tear through a hide (皮) or break something apart. This kanji represents the act of destroying or breaking through a limit, as seen in words like damage (破損) or breakthrough (突破).
