- to split; to tear; to burst; to be separated; to be divided
Ichidan verb; intransitive verb
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- to split; to tear; to burst; to be separated; to be divided
This meaning refers to a physical action where something becomes two or more pieces, either through force, pressure, or natural wear.
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Refers to the action of splitting or tearing something apart, often resulting in a gap or separation.
Refers to a division or splitting into parts, often used in a more abstract sense, like in politics or science.
Similar to "裂ける," it refers to something that has torn or become damaged, usually used for fabrics or paper.
Refers to something being cut or severed, which can imply a clean break, as opposed to a tear or split.
Means to be separated or to distance oneself from something or someone, contrasting with裂ける.
Example sentences
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Pentagon officials won't say when the problem turned up and refused to discuss details about the flight.
This means that houses are starting to sink, roads are breaking up and lamp-posts are leaning at crazy angles.
The black kitten hopped to avoid the puddle, and passed under the neighbouring hedge.