N1
裂 meaning and readings
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Kanji
裂
N1
- Meaning
- tear, burst, crack
- Onyomi
- レツ
- Kunyomi
- さ(く)、さ(ける)
- Formula
- 裂 = 列 + 衣。
Story
裂 is analyzed as a combination of 列 (cut up and list the carcass of an animal), 衣 (clothes) and denotes tear, burst, crack.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N1.
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