JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
破 — rend
- Reading
- ハ・やぶ.る・やぶ.れる・わ.れる
- Meaning
- rend; rip; tear; break; destroy; defeat; frustrate
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
破 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ハ・やぶ.る・やぶ.れる・わ.れる and it means rend; rip; tear; break; destroy; defeat; frustrate. 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.
破 appears in everyday japanese words such as 爆破 (blast), 破壊 (destruction) and 破損 (damage).
Japanese words containing 破
Frequently asked questions
What does 破 mean in Japanese?
破 means rend; rip; tear; break; destroy; defeat; frustrate in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 破 read?
破 is read ハ・やぶ.る・やぶ.れる・わ.れる. Reading it inside real words — 爆破 and 破壊 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 破 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 破 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 破 in a word?
A common word containing 破 is 爆破 (ばくは) — "blast". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 破 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 破 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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