亀裂
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 亀裂
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.
Kanji in this Word
亀
11 strokes
Frequency: 1353
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
tortoise
turtle
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キ
キュウ
キン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かめ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ひさ
ひさし
裂
12 strokes
Frequency: 1041
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
split
rend
tear
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
レツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さ.く
さ.ける
-ぎ.れ
龜
16 strokes
Meanings
turtle
tortoise
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キ
キュウ
キン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かめ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ひさし
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