How to Write 破 (rend, rip, tear, break, destroy) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 10-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 5 (小学5年生)) character 破 (“rend, rip, tear, break, destroy”), indexed under the 石 (いし (stone)) radical. Practice 破 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 破る (やぶる (yaburu) — rend), 破れる (やぶれる (yabureru) — rend).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (破)
Primary Radical (部首): 石 — いし (stone)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 石
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 5 (小学5年生) (JLPT N3). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ハ) when 破 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (やぶ.る, やぶ.れる, わ.れる) when 破 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (10画): Written with 10 strokes, 破 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 石 (いし (stone)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 石 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 8 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 石 (いし (stone))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 10 strokes under radical 石.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 破
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 破 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 破 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 破 ("rend, rip, tear, break, destroy") is written with 10 strokes (10画) as a JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 5 (小学5年生)) intermediate multi-component Kanji (6–11 strokes) indexed under the 石 (いし (stone)) radical. Written with 10 strokes, 破 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 石 (いし (stone)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 石 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 8 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 破?
For 破 (JLPT N3), the Onyomi is ハ and the Kunyomi is やぶ.る, やぶ.れる, わ.れる. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ハ) when 破 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (やぶ.る, やぶ.れる, わ.れる) when 破 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 破 includes 破る (やぶる (yaburu) — rend), 破れる (やぶれる (yabureru) — rend).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 破 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 10 strokes of 破 (rend, rip, tear, break, destroy), start with the 石 (いし (stone)) in the Standalone / Integrated (部首) position and follow standard Japanese Hitsujun (筆順) principles: top to bottom (上から下) and left to right (左から右). Practice 破 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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