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裂
On'yomi
レツ
RETSU
Kun'yomi
さ.く・さ.ける・-ぎ.れ
saku / sakeru / gire
split · rend · tear
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes12
Component Breakdown
裂=
列衣
列 + clothes
Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'clothing' (衤) with 'divide' (列), representing tearing cloth apart.
Symbolism
Symbolizes splitting, destruction, and rupture. Represents violent change where something unified is torn apart.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
四分五裂
しぶんごれつ
torn asunder; disrupted and disorganized; torn asunder
支離滅裂
しりめつれつ
incoherent; inconsistent; illogical; incoherent
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 裂 mean in Japanese?
裂 means split, rend, tear.
How do you read 裂?
On'yomi: レツ (RETSU). Kun'yomi: さ.く、さ.ける、-ぎ.れ (saku, sakeru, gire).
How many strokes does 裂 have?
裂 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 衣 (clothes).
Is 裂 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 裂 (split, rend, tear) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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