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心を砕く

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

こころをくだく
Expression
Godan verb
Freq #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

Kanji in this Word

4 strokes
Frequency: 157
JLPT N3
Grade 2

Meanings

heart
mind
spirit
heart radical (no. 61)

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
こころ
-ごころ
9 strokes
Frequency: 1579
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

smash
break
crush
familiar
popular

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
サイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
くだ.く
くだ.ける
📝

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