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On'yomi
サイ
SAI
Kun'yomi
くだ.く・くだ.ける
kudaku / kudakeru

smash · break · crush · familiar · popular

Details

Strokes9
Frequency#1579
Radicalstone(5)

Stroke Order

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Strokes9

Component Breakdown

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stone + 卆

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of stone and soldier. Breaking stone.

Symbolism

Crush, break, gravel. Represents crushing.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

粉骨砕身

ふんこつさいしん

making one's best exertions; making one's best exertions

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 砕 mean in Japanese?

砕 means smash, break, crush, familiar, popular.

How do you read 砕?

On'yomi: サイ (SAI). Kun'yomi: くだ.く、くだ.ける (kudaku, kudakeru).

How many strokes does 砕 have?

砕 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 石 (stone).

Is 砕 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 砕 (smash, break, crush, familiar, popular) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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