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On'yomi
ホウ
HOU
Kun'yomi
くず.れる・-くず.れ・くず.す
kuzureru / kuzure / kuzusu

crumble · die · demolish · level

Details

Strokes11
Frequency#778
Radicalmountain(3)

Stroke Order

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Strokes11

Component Breakdown

=

mountain + 朋

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of mountain and friend. Mountain crumbling.

Symbolism

Collapse, crumble, demise. Represents collapsing.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

土崩瓦解

どほうがかい

complete collapse; (something) going to pieces (breaking up beyond repair); complete collapse

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 崩 mean in Japanese?

崩 means crumble, die, demolish, level.

How do you read 崩?

On'yomi: ホウ (HOU). Kun'yomi: くず.れる、-くず.れ、くず.す (kuzureru, kuzure, kuzusu).

How many strokes does 崩 have?

崩 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 山 (mountain).

Is 崩 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 崩 (crumble, die, demolish, level) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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