Word details

心を砕く

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 心を砕く.

Dictionary

Entry

心を砕くこころをくだくExpressionGodan verbFreq #29372
1

Idiomatic expression

to take great pains; to make every effort; to rack one's brains

2

Idiomatic expression

to be concerned; to worry

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

heart, mind, spirit, heart radical (no. 61)

4 strokesFrequency 157JLPT N3Grade 2

On

シン

Kun

こころ-ごころ

smash, break, crush, familiar, popular

9 strokesFrequency 1,579JLPT N1Grade 8

On

サイ

Kun

くだ.くくだ.ける

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