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JLPT N4 · Things happen

壊す

こわす

to break; to destroy

Stroke order of 壊す

2 characters, 18 strokes in total. Watch the animation, then try writing it yourself.

壊 · 16 strokesす · 2 strokes

Memory trick

Earth (土) tangled in cloth (衣): tearing a wall down to break it.

Parts: 壊 break + す kana

The characters in 壊す

  • す す — su (2 strokes)

Example sentence

子供がおもちゃを壊しました。

こどもがおもちゃをこわしました。

The child broke the toy.

Words with 壊

More words: Things happen

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