N1

meaning and readings

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Kanji

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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