Word details
かけら
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word かけら.
Dictionary
Entry
1
fragment; broken piece; chip; splinter; shard
Examples
彼らはパンのかけらを置くことによって道に迷わなかった。
Putting pieces of bread prevented them from getting lost.
2
ounce (of truth, conscience, etc.); trace; shred; scrap
Examples
彼は勇気のかけらもなかった。
He didn't have a grain of courage.
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