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割(さ)く
Rank #8,746

Meanings

  • Godan verb with 'ku' ending, transitive verb
    1. to tear; to rip up
  • 2. to cut up; to cleave; to cut open (esp. the abdomen)
  • 3. to forcibly separate (e.g. two lovers)
  • 4. to spare (time, money, etc.); to use part of something
  • Godan verb with 'ku' ending, transitive verb, archaic
    5. to have a tattoo in the corner of one's eye

Readings

裂く
(52%)
割く
(41%)
さく
(5%)
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