壊
demolition · break · destroy
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of earth and phonetic. Earth crumbling.
Symbolism
Destruction, collapse, breakdown. Represents breaking.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Destruction and rebirth
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
自壊作用
じかいさよう
(the act of) disintegration; (the act of) disintegration
風俗壊乱
ふうぞくかいらん
corruption of public morals; an offense against public morality; corruption of public morals
金剛不壊
こんごうふえ
firm and solid; sturdy and indestructible; unshakable; firm and solid
Proverbs & Idioms
壊れた器は元に戻らぬ
こわれたうつわはもとにもどらぬ
A broken vessel cannot be restored
What's done cannot be undone
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 壊 mean in Japanese?
壊 means demolition, break, destroy.
How do you read 壊?
On'yomi: カイ、エ (KAI, E). Kun'yomi: こわ.す、こわ.れる、やぶ.る (kowasu, kowareru, yaburu).
How many strokes does 壊 have?
壊 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 土 (earth).
Is 壊 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 壊 (demolition, break, destroy) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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