絹を裂くよう
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 絹を裂くよう
1
Because cutting silk cloth produces a shrill noise
shrill; piercing (scream, etc.)
Kanji in this Word
絹
13 strokes
Frequency: 1916
JLPT N1
Grade 6
Meanings
silk
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
きぬ
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
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