Quick answer
割 is the kanji for "Cut / Split / Divide". A common reading is わ.る (waru). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Cut / Split / Divide
Also : Cut · Split · Divide · Separate · Proportion · Comparatively
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
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
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.
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.
Vocabulary using 割
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