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毀

毀 — break, destroy, censure

Learn the correct stroke order for 毀 (break), a 13-stroke kanji.

Secondary school13 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)キki
Kun'yomi (訓読み)こぼ.つkobotsu、こわ.すkowasu、こぼ.れるkoboreru、こわ.れるkowareru、そし.るsoshiru、やぶ.るyaburu
Strokes13
Radical殳
Frequency—
Meaningsbreak, destroy, censure, be chipped, be scratched, be broken, be ruined

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

毀損きそんdamage; injury; defamationnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 毀 (break) is part of the secondary school kanji set. It has 13 strokes with radical 殳.

Example Words in Context

毀損きそん — damage; injury; defamation

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (殳)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 毀 have?

The kanji 毀 (break) has 13 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 毀?

毀 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 毀 mean?

毀 means: break, destroy, censure, be chipped, be scratched, be broken, be ruined. On'yomi readings: キ. Kun'yomi readings: こぼ.つ, こわ.す, こぼ.れる, こわ.れる, そし.る, やぶ.る.