Break in Japanese
"break" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
8 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "break". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
break, destroy, censure, be chipped, be scratched, be broken, be ruined
Reading: ki
13 strokes · dark, spiritual
Where it comes from
Combines 'mortar' (臼) with 'strike' (殳), representing destroying by crushing like in a mortar.
What it carries
Symbolizes destruction, slander, and damage. Represents physical destruction and damaging reputation.
Related kanji for "break"
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kai · dark
Composed of earth and phonetic. Earth crumbling.
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setsu
Composed of hand and axe. Breaking with hand.
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sai · dynamic
Composed of stone and soldier. Breaking stone.
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za · powerful, nature
Composed of hand and sit. Breaking with hand.
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kai · dynamic
Composed of water and precious. Crushing with water.
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ha · dark
Composed of stone and skin. Breaking skin with stone.
break down(also: overthrow, fall, collapse)
tou
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for break?
The most common kanji for "break" is 毀, read as ki. It means break, destroy, censure. Related kanji: 壊 (break), 折 (break), 砕 (break), 挫 (break), 潰 (break), 破 (break) and more.
How many strokes does 毀 have?
毀 has 13 strokes.