Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

坼

taku

split · tear · open

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONタクtaku
  • ONチャクchaku
  • KUNさ.けるsa
  • KUNわか.れるwaka
  • KUNひら.くhira

Meaning

Split, tear, open.

坼 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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