KanjiSchool
裂
“Split / Rend / Tear” in Japanese is 裂, read retsu, sa, gi (れつ, さ, -ぎ). It is a Jōyō kanji taught in Japanese secondary school (junior & senior high) — the 高手 · Master tier beyond the grade 1–6 Kyōiku set, and appears in words such as 分裂 (division).
Try it now
What does 裂 mean?
Learn all 1,018 kanji with spaced-repetition review — free. Start free →
Unlock guided stroke order, scoring and daily streaks. Start free →
Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 裂 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Split / Rend / Tear |
| Readings | れつ, さ, -ぎ |
| Grade | Master (高手 · secondary school) |
| Curriculum | Jōyō kanji · Japanese secondary school (JLPT N1–N2) |
| Example | 分裂 (division) |
How to read 裂
裂 is read retsu (れつ) or sa (さ) or gi (-ぎ) depending on the word.
Words with 裂
- 分裂
Learn 裂 in real sentences — free
Read stories and news built from only the kanji you already know. KanjiSchool’s path covers all 2,136 Jōyō kanji — 1,018 ready to learn now.
Start free — no credit card →
Kanji read the same way as 裂
Same sound, different character — the classic trap. Compare them side by side:
Updated: 2026-08-28