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destroy, break

JLPT N1 13 strokes
Kun'yomi
こぼ.つ・こわ.す・こぼ.れる・こわ.れる
On'yomi

毀 means "destroy, break". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 13 strokes. It is read こぼ.つ・こわ.す・こぼ.れる・こわ.れる in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and キ in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

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Common questions

What does the kanji 毀 mean?
毀 means "destroy, break". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 毀 have?
毀 is written in 13 strokes.
How is 毀 read?
It is read こぼ.つ・こわ.す・こぼ.れる・こわ.れる in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and キ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 毀?
毀 is a JLPT N1 kanji.