Japanese Kanji

heki

break · tear · split

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONヘキheki
  • ONヒャクhyaku
  • KUNつんざ.くtsunza
  • KUNさくsaku

Meaning

Break, tear, split.

Stroke order for 劈

劈 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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