RTK / HeisigFrame #876
裂
split
WK Level: 43
Strokes: 1
Meanings
split RTKTear
Mnemonic Aliases
Narrative names used in mnemonics for this kanji.
split rake handle
Community Mnemonic
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They tried issuing the skeleton warriors with proper garments to wear, but they kept getting split by the sharp bones or by their sabres. In the end, it was decided they look scarier naked anyway.
Source: Kanji Koohii community
Components
On'yomi
れつ
Kun'yomi
さ