Word details

亀裂

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 亀裂.

Dictionary

Entry

亀裂れつNounFreq #8570
1

crack; crevice; fissure; chap; rift

Examples
耐震性の悪い建物に亀裂が生じることもある。
Also cracks may form in buildings that aren't Earthquake proof.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

tortoise, turtle

11 strokesFrequency 1,353JLPT N1Grade 8

On

キュウキン

Kun

かめ

Nanori

ひさひさし

split, rend, tear

12 strokesFrequency 1,041JLPT N1Grade 8

On

レツ

Kun

さ.くさ.ける-ぎ.れ

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