JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
壊 — demolition
- Reading
- カイ・エ・こわ.す・こわ.れる・やぶ.る
- Meaning
- demolition; break; destroy
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
壊 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is カイ・エ・こわ.す・こわ.れる・やぶ.る and it means demolition; break; destroy. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
壊 appears in everyday japanese words such as 崩壊 (collapse), 破壊 (destruction) and 壊す (to break).
Japanese words containing 壊
Frequently asked questions
What does 壊 mean in Japanese?
壊 means demolition; break; destroy in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 壊 read?
壊 is read カイ・エ・こわ.す・こわ.れる・やぶ.る. Reading it inside real words — 崩壊 and 破壊 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 壊 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 壊 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 壊 in a word?
A common word containing 壊 is 崩壊 (ほうかい) — "collapse". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 壊 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 壊 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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