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RTK / HeisigFrame #869

破

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Lv 35

Strokes: 10

JLPT: N3

Jōyō: Grade 5

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Community Mnemonic

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Before the invention of scissors or knives, sharp stones were used to rend pelts, so that caveman designers could complete new styles for the upcoming year.

Source: Kanji Koohii community

On'yomi

は

Kun'yomi

やぶ

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