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割
On'yomi
カツ
KATSU
Kun'yomi
わ.る・わり・わ.り・わ.れる・さ.く
waru / wari / wari / wareru / saku
proportion · comparatively · divide · cut · separate · split
Details
Strokes12
Frequency#318
Radical刀knife(2)
Stroke Order
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Strokes12
Component Breakdown
割=
害刂
害 + sword
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of harm and sword. Dividing with sword.
Symbolism
Division, ratio, role. Represents dividing.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
群雄割拠
ぐんゆうかっきょ
rivalry of local warlords; a number of powerful (talented, influential) persons standing by themselves in a given field; rivalry of local warlords
Proverbs & Idioms
割に合わない
わりにあわない
It doesn't pay off
The effort is not worth the reward