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 shows 石 and 皮 together, and means 'break, destroy'.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N2.
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