Word details

破れる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 破れる.

Dictionary

Entry

破れるぶれIntransitiveIchidan verbFreq #4437
1

to get torn; to tear; to rip; to break; to wear out

Examples
バスに遅れて、会社に遅れて、ストッキングも破れた
I was late for the bus, late for work, and got a run in my stocking.
2

to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse; to fall into ruin

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

rend, rip, tear, break, destroy, defeat, frustrate

10 strokesFrequency 590JLPT N2Grade 5

On

Kun

やぶ.るやぶ.れるわ.れる

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