| さ |
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| 裂 |
| く |
Godan verb, transitive verb
- to tear, to rip up.
- to cut up, to cleave, to cut open (esp. the abdomen).
- to forcibly separate (e.g. two lovers).
- to spare (time, money, etc.), to use part of something.
- to have a tattoo in the corner of one's eye. Archaism.
Variations
| Pronunciation | Kanji | Kana | Is Common | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
裂く | さく | ✔ | ||||
|
割く | さく | ✔ |
Contained Kanji Breakdown
split, rend, tear
さ.く レツ -ぎ.れ (8th, N1)