Word details
折る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 折る.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to break; to fracture; to break off; to snap off; to pick (e.g. flowers)
Examples
最後のわら一本がらくだの背骨を折る。
The last straw breaks the camel's back.
落馬の結果足を折った。
The fall from the horse resulted in a broken leg.
2
to fold; to bend
Examples
折ろうとしても指が弱くなりすぎていた。
Her fingers were too weak to fold it.
3
to make (origami)
4
to interrupt; to end
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
折
fold, break, fracture, bend, yield, submit
7 strokesFrequency 962JLPT N2Grade 4
On
セツシャク
Kun
お.るおりお.り-お.りお.れる
Nanori
せき
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