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Description
Collapse - a mountain giving way. Crumbling, and the old word for the death of an emperor.
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of mountain and friend. Mountain crumbling.
Symbolism
Collapse, crumble, demise. Represents collapsing.
Component Breakdown
mountain + 朋
Words & Expressions
Words written with 崩
Four-Character Compounds
土崩瓦解
どほうがかい
complete collapse; (something) going to pieces (breaking up beyond repair)
Anime & Manga
ログ・ホライズン 円卓崩壊
Log Horizon: Destruction of the Round Table
A well-known work with 崩 in its Japanese title.
渡くんの××が崩壊寸前
Watari-kun's ****** Is about to Collapse
A well-known work with 崩 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 崩 mean in Japanese?
崩 means crumble, die, demolish, level. Collapse - a mountain giving way. Crumbling, and the old word for the death of an emperor.
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?
崩 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means crumble, die, demolish, level. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.