JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
砕 — smash
- Reading
- サイ・くだ.く・くだ.ける
- Meaning
- smash; break; crush; familiar; popular
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
砕 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is サイ・くだ.く・くだ.ける and it means smash; break; crush; familiar; popular. 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.
砕 appears in everyday japanese words such as 砕く (to break) and 砕ける (to break).
Japanese words containing 砕
Frequently asked questions
What does 砕 mean in Japanese?
砕 means smash; break; crush; familiar; popular in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 砕 read?
砕 is read サイ・くだ.く・くだ.ける. Reading it inside real words — 砕く and 砕ける — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 砕 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 砕 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 砕 in a word?
A common word containing 砕 is 砕く (くだく) — "to break". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 砕 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 砕 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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