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破局

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 破局

きょく
Noun
Freq #24067
1

catastrophe; cataclysm

Examples
そのような情緒と行動の分離に比べれば、破局的結果の方がまだましである。
Even disaster is better than such a divorce between emotion and action.
2

Colloquial; Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Intransitive verb

collapse (of a relationship); breakup; split (friends, lovers, etc.)

Kanji in this Word

10 strokes
Frequency: 590
JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

rend
rip
tear
break
destroy
defeat
frustrate

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
やぶ.る
やぶ.れる
わ.れる
7 strokes
Frequency: 286
JLPT N2
Grade 3

Meanings

bureau
board
office
affair
conclusion
court lady
lady-in-waiting
her apartment

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キョク
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つぼね
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