Word details
破る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 破る.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to tear; to rip; to break; to destroy
Examples
だれがこの封筒を破って開けたのか。
Who has torn the envelope open?
2
to break through (cordon, opponent's defense, etc.); to breach
3
to defeat; to beat
4
to break (e.g. silence); to disturb (e.g. peace); to shatter (e.g. dream); to disrupt; to spoil
5
to violate (e.g. rule); to break (e.g. promise); to infringe
Examples
約束を破らないでよ。
Don't go back on your promise.
6
to break (a record)
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
破
rend, rip, tear, break, destroy, defeat, frustrate
10 strokesFrequency 590JLPT N2Grade 5
On
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Kun
やぶ.るやぶ.れるわ.れる
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