破
rend · rip · tear · break · destroy · defeat · frustrate
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
stone + skin
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of stone and skin. Breaking skin with stone.
Symbolism
Destruction, break, breakthrough. Represents breaking.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Destruction and rebirth
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
破邪顕正
はじゃけんしょう
crushing evil and spreading the truth; crushing evil and spreading the truth
破顔一笑
はがんいっしょう
smiling broadly; smiling broadly
弊衣破帽
へいいはぼう
shabby clothes and an old hat; shabby clothes and an old hat
破顔大笑
はがんたいしょう
breaking into a hearty laugh; breaking into a hearty laugh
現状打破
げんじょうだは
abandonment of the status quo; destroying the status quo; overthrowing the present situation; abandonment of the status quo
Proverbs & Idioms
破竹の勢い
はちくのいきおい
Like splitting bamboo
Unstoppable momentum
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 破 mean in Japanese?
破 means rend, rip, tear, break, destroy, defeat, frustrate.
How do you read 破?
On'yomi: ハ (HA). Kun'yomi: やぶ.る、やぶ.れる、わ.れる (yaburu, yabureru, wareru).
How many strokes does 破 have?
破 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 石 (stone).
Is 破 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 破 (rend, rip, tear, break, destroy, defeat, frustrate) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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