折れる | Japanese meaning

折れる【おれる】

Frequency rank: 2,252. – 2,253.

Alsoおれる

Ichidan verb; intransitive verb

to break; to be broken; to snap; to fracture

This meaning refers to the physical state of an object when it is damaged or no longer intact, commonly used with items like wood, glass, or metal.

The sports car's wheel broke.

to be folded

This meaning is used when referring to items or materials such as paper or cloth, indicating that something has been bent over upon itself.

She folded the letter and put it in the envelope.

to give in; to back down; to yield; to submit

This meaning reflects a situation of concession or compromise, where someone decides to stop resisting or agree to someone else’s demands.

He decided to give in to his friend.

to turn (a corner)see also 曲がる

This meaning is often used in navigational contexts, referring to the action of changing direction while moving.

I found him just after I turned at the traffic light.

Example sentences48 results

He didn't intend to let her drive but she pestered him so much that he finally gave in.

Tatoeba

I cannot resist eating pudding.

Tatoeba

折れる【おれる】

Frequency rank: 2,252. – 2,253.

Alsoおれる

Ichidan verb; intransitive verb

to break; to be broken; to snap; to fracture

This meaning refers to the physical state of an object when it is damaged or no longer intact, commonly used with items like wood, glass, or metal.

The sports car's wheel broke.

to be folded

This meaning is used when referring to items or materials such as paper or cloth, indicating that something has been bent over upon itself.

She folded the letter and put it in the envelope.

to give in; to back down; to yield; to submit

This meaning reflects a situation of concession or compromise, where someone decides to stop resisting or agree to someone else’s demands.

He decided to give in to his friend.

to turn (a corner)see also 曲がる

This meaning is often used in navigational contexts, referring to the action of changing direction while moving.

I found him just after I turned at the traffic light.

Example sentences48 results

He didn't intend to let her drive but she pestered him so much that he finally gave in.

Tatoeba

I cannot resist eating pudding.

Tatoeba

折

N34

意fold; break; fracture; bend; yield; submit

訓お.る、おり、お.り、-お.り、お.れる

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折れる【おれる】

Frequency rank: 2,252. – 2,253.

Alsoおれる

Ichidan verb; intransitive verb

to break; to be broken; to snap; to fracture

This meaning refers to the physical state of an object when it is damaged or no longer intact, commonly used with items like wood, glass, or metal.

The sports car's wheel broke.

to be folded

This meaning is used when referring to items or materials such as paper or cloth, indicating that something has been bent over upon itself.

She folded the letter and put it in the envelope.

to give in; to back down; to yield; to submit

This meaning reflects a situation of concession or compromise, where someone decides to stop resisting or agree to someone else’s demands.

He decided to give in to his friend.

to turn (a corner)see also 曲がる

This meaning is often used in navigational contexts, referring to the action of changing direction while moving.

I found him just after I turned at the traffic light.

Example sentences48 results

He didn't intend to let her drive but she pestered him so much that he finally gave in.

Tatoeba

I cannot resist eating pudding.

Tatoeba

折れる【おれる】

Frequency rank: 2,252. – 2,253.

Alsoおれる

Ichidan verb; intransitive verb

to break; to be broken; to snap; to fracture

This meaning refers to the physical state of an object when it is damaged or no longer intact, commonly used with items like wood, glass, or metal.

The sports car's wheel broke.

to be folded

This meaning is used when referring to items or materials such as paper or cloth, indicating that something has been bent over upon itself.

She folded the letter and put it in the envelope.

to give in; to back down; to yield; to submit

This meaning reflects a situation of concession or compromise, where someone decides to stop resisting or agree to someone else’s demands.

He decided to give in to his friend.

to turn (a corner)see also 曲がる

This meaning is often used in navigational contexts, referring to the action of changing direction while moving.

I found him just after I turned at the traffic light.

Example sentences48 results

He didn't intend to let her drive but she pestered him so much that he finally gave in.

Tatoeba

I cannot resist eating pudding.

Tatoeba

折

N34

意fold; break; fracture; bend; yield; submit

訓お.る、おり、お.り、-お.り、お.れる

音セツ、シャク

名せき

Details