Word details
折れる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 折れる.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to break; to be broken; to snap; to fracture
Examples
医者は彼の折れた足をついだ。
The doctor set his broken leg.
2
to be folded
3
to give in; to back down; to yield; to submit
Examples
ついにバス会社が折れた。
At last, the bus company gave in.
4
to turn (a corner)
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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