砕く くだく kudaku to break (into pieces) JLPT N2 godan verb Common word Other meanings 2. to shatter (someone's hopes, confidence, etc.), to crush, to frustrate 3. to simplify, to make easy to understand The kanji in this word 砕 smash, break, crush JLPT N1 · Strokes 9 In this level 苦心 くず 崩す 薬指 崩れる 砕ける くたびれる くだらない 唇 口紅 Back to the JLPT N2 list Practise these words