Quick answer
割 is the kanji for "Cut". Its reading is わ.る (waru). This page includes example sentences and a stroke-order diagram.
Meaning
Cut
Also : Split · Divide · Separate · Proportion
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
12 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 割 represents 'PROPORTION'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of proportion.
On-reading: かつ — remember this sound by associating it with proportion. Kun-reading: わ.る.
Example Sentences
割引クーポンを使いました。
わりびきくーぽんをつかいました。
I used a discount coupon.
仕事を分割して進めます。
しごとをぶんかつしてすすめます。
I'll divide and advance the work.
Vocabulary using 割
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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