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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of stone and soldier. Breaking stone.
Symbolism
Crush, break, gravel. Represents crushing.
Component Breakdown
砕=
石卆
stone + 卆
Words & Expressions
Words written with 砕
砕くくだくshatter
粉砕ふんさいsmashing
砕石さいせきcrushed stone
玉砕ぎょくさいhonorable death
砕けるくだけるbecome affable
火砕流かさいりゅうpyroclastic flow
Four-Character Compounds
粉骨砕身
ふんこつさいしん
making one's best exertions
Anime & Manga
ジョジョの奇妙な冒険 ダイヤモンドは砕けない
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable
A well-known work with 砕 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 砕 mean in Japanese?
砕 means smash, break, crush, familiar, popular.
How do you read 砕?
On'yomi: サイ (SAI). Kun'yomi: くだ.く、くだ.ける (kudaku, kudakeru).
How many strokes does 砕 have?
砕 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 石 (stone).
Is 砕 a good kanji for a tattoo?
砕 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means smash, break, crush, familiar, popular. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.