Crush in Japanese
"crush" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "crush". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
crush, break, sprain, discourage
Reading: za
10 strokes · powerful, nature, dark, dynamic
Where it comes from
Composed of hand and sit. Breaking with hand.
What it carries
Setback, discourage, sprain. Represents frustration.
Related kanji for "crush"
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kai · dynamic
Composed of water and precious. Crushing with water.
crush
sai · dynamic
Composed of stone and soldier. Breaking stone.
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ratsu · dynamic
Combines 'hand' (扌) with 'stand' (立), representing pulling and taking away by hand.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for crush?
The most common kanji for "crush" is 挫, read as za. It means crush, break, sprain. Related kanji: 潰 (crush), 砕 (crush), 拉 (crush).
How many strokes does 挫 have?
挫 has 10 strokes.