Kanji for "Tear"

3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "tear". The most popular choice is shown first.

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rend, rip, tear, break, destroy, defeat, frustrate

Reading: ha

10 strokes · dark

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for tear?

The most common kanji for "tear" is 破, read as ha. It means rend, rip, tear. Related kanji: 析 (tear), 裂 (tear).

How many strokes does 破 have?

破 has 10 strokes.