N2
破 meaning and readings
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Kanji
破
N2
- Meaning
- break, destroy
- Onyomi
- ハ
- Kunyomi
- やぶ(る)、やぶ(れる)
- Formula
- 破 = 石 + 皮。
Story
破 is analyzed as a combination of 石 (stone), 皮 (leather, surface) and denotes break, destroy.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N2.
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