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破
破 (readings: は, やぶ; Japanese kanji) means “break / tear”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 破壊 (destruction).
What does 破 mean?
| Kanji | 破 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | break / tear |
| Readings | は, やぶ |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 破
破 is read は or やぶ depending on the word.
Example words with 破
| Example | 破壊 (destruction) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14