毀
break · destroy · censure · be chipped · be scratched · be broken · be ruined
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
臼 + earth + weapon
Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'mortar' (臼) with 'strike' (殳), representing destroying by crushing like in a mortar.
Symbolism
Symbolizes destruction, slander, and damage. Represents physical destruction and damaging reputation.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Destruction and rebirth
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
毀誉褒貶
きよほうへん
praise and censure; public criticisms; praise and censure
廃仏毀釈
はいぶつきしゃく
abolish Buddhism, destroy Shākyamuni (slogan of anti-Buddhist movement at the beginning of the Meiji era); abolish Buddhism, destroy Shākyamuni (slogan of anti-Buddhist movement at the beginning of the Meiji era)
哀毀骨立
あいきこつりつ
losing weight and becoming bony because of grief; losing weight and becoming bony because of grief
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 毀 mean in Japanese?
毀 means break, destroy, censure, be chipped, be scratched, be broken, be ruined.
How do you read 毀?
On'yomi: キ (KI). Kun'yomi: こぼ.つ、こわ.す、こぼ.れる、こわ.れる、そし.る、やぶ.る (kobotsu, kowasu, koboreru, kowareru, soshiru, yaburu).
How many strokes does 毀 have?
毀 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 殳 (weapon).
Is 毀 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 毀 (break, destroy, censure, be chipped, be scratched, be broken, be ruined) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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