- to break (into pieces); to be broken; to be smashed
- to collapse; to crumble; to decline; to cool (e.g. enthusiasm); to dampen (e.g. one's will to fight)
- to become less formal; to throw off reserve; to become affablesee also
- to become easy to understand (e.g. a story)see also
- to be worried
Ichidan verb; intransitive verb
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When [Object] breaks, [Situation] changes
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- to break (into pieces); to be broken; to be smashed
- to collapse; to crumble; to decline; to cool (e.g. enthusiasm); to dampen (e.g. one's will to fight)
- to become less formal; to throw off reserve; to become affable
- to become easy to understand (e.g. a story)
- to be worried
This meaning refers to the physical action of something breaking into fragments or becoming damaged.
This meaning describes a decline in physical structure or emotional state, indicating that something is falling apart or losing strength.
This meaning pertains to a person becoming more relaxed and friendly, often related to social behavior and communication.
This meaning indicates that something, such as a story or concept, has been simplified or clarified, making it easier for others to grasp.
This meaning conveys a sense of anxiety or concern about a situation or outcome.
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Refers to breaking into pieces or being smashed, often used in both physical and metaphorical contexts.
Refers to something breaking down or becoming unusable, generally applied to objects and systems.
Refers to collapsing, crumbling, or falling apart; can apply to physical structures or plans.
Refers to loosening or becoming less tight, often in terms of tension or formality.
Refers to softening or easing, often used to describe emotions or tensions.
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The verb 'help' takes to-infinitives and bare infinitives but bare infinitives are said to be the most common in casual text; as also used in this example sentence.
Then, while saying this, the memories of the men who had seduced her, her husband's colleague who had approached her as if it were a joke, the section chief with whom she had held hands, her relative who she had tried to kiss while she was drunk, shined as if projected upon a broken mirror.
The powerful fighter struck the wall of rock with both hands, smashing it into pieces.