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