断簡
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 断簡
1
Formal or literary term
fragment of a historical document; scrap of an old manuscript; piece of an antique record
Kanji in this Word
断
11 strokes
Frequency: 338
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
severance
decline
refuse
apologize
warn
dismiss
prohibit
decision
judgement
cutting
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ダン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
た.つ
ことわ.る
さだ.める
簡
18 strokes
Frequency: 983
JLPT N2
Grade 6
Meanings
simplicity
brevity
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カン
ケン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
えら.ぶ
ふだ
斷
18 strokes
Meanings
sever
cut off
interrupt
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ダン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
た.つ
ことわ.る
さだ.める
📝
Build your Vocabulary
Add words to your personal quiz list and master them using our spaced-repetition system. Practice makes perfect!