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裂

裂 — split, rend, tear

Learn the correct stroke order for 裂 (split), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school12 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)レツretsu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)さ.くsaku、さ.けるsakeru、-ぎ.れgire
Strokes12
Radical衣
Frequency#1041
Meaningssplit, rend, tear

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

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Common Words

裂くさくto tear; to rip upverb
亀裂きれつcrack; crevice; fissurenoun
決裂けつれつbreakdown (of talks, negotiations, etc.); breaking off; rupturenoun
破裂はれつbursting; rupture; explosionnoun
分裂ぶんれつsplit; division; break upnoun
核分裂かくぶんれつnuclear fissionnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 裂 (split) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 衣.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 裂 is #1041, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

裂くさく — to tear; to rip up
亀裂きれつ — crack; crevice; fissure
決裂けつれつ — breakdown (of talks, negotiations, etc.); breaking off; rupture

Practice Sheet

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 裂 have?

The kanji 裂 (split) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 裂?

裂 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 裂 mean?

裂 means: split, rend, tear. On'yomi readings: レツ. Kun'yomi readings: さ.く, さ.ける, -ぎ.れ.

What JLPT level is 裂?

裂 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.