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破

破 — rend, rip, tear

Learn the correct stroke order for 破 (rend), a 10-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 510 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ハha
Kun'yomi (訓読み)やぶ.るyaburu、やぶ.れるyabureru、わ.れるwareru
Strokes10
Radical石
Frequency#590
Meaningsrend, rip, tear, break, destroy, defeat, frustrate

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

喝破かっぱarguing (someone) down; loudly scolding; rebukingnoun
打破だはbreaking down; defeating; abolishingnoun
突破とっぱbreaking through; breakthrough; penetrationnoun
破るやぶるto tear; to rip; to breakverb
破壊はかいdestruction; disruptionnoun
破格はかくextraordinary; exceptional; unprecedentednoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 破 (rend) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 石.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 破 is #590, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

喝破かっぱ — arguing (someone) down; loudly scolding; rebuking
打破だは — breaking down; defeating; abolishing
突破とっぱ — breaking through; breakthrough; penetration

Practice Sheet

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Same radical (石)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 破 have?

The kanji 破 (rend) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 破?

破 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 破 mean?

破 means: rend, rip, tear, break, destroy, defeat, frustrate. On'yomi readings: ハ. Kun'yomi readings: やぶ.る, やぶ.れる, わ.れる.

What JLPT level is 破?

破 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.