- 1. [v5k, vt] to tear; to rip up
- 2. [v5k, vt] to cut up; to cleave; to cut open (esp. the abdomen)
- 3. [v5k, vt] to forcibly separate (e.g. two lovers)
- 4. [v5k, vt] to spare (time, money, etc.); to use part of something
- 5. [v5k, vt] to have a tattoo in the corner of one's eye (arch)
Kanji in this word
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裂
split, rend, tearOn: レツ (retsu)Kun: さ.く (sa.ku)、 さ.ける (sa.keru)、 -ぎ.れ (-gi.re)
Example Sentences
その少女はその布を裂いた。
sono shoujo hasono nuno wo sai ta .
The girl tore the cloth.
貴重なお時間の数分をさいていただけますか。
kichou nao jikan no suufun wosaiteitadakemasuka .
Can you spare me a few minutes of your valuable time?