What is '壊す' called in English?

'壊す' in English is called "Break". Break refers to: 打撃、衝撃、またはひずみによって、いくつかの部分に分かれること。

How do you pronounce 'Break' and '壊す'?

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What is an example sentence for Break in Japanese?

English: "He tried to break the stick with his hands." | Japanese: "彼は手で棒を折ろうとした。"

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break Meaning in Japanese (break 英語意味)

verb壊す, 壊れる, 破る

noun休憩

壊す in English:break

IPA:ko.wa.sɯ

Phonetic:こわす

Quick Answer • 要約

break の日本語の意味は「壊す, 壊れる, 破る, 休憩」です。 (打撃、衝撃、またはひずみによって、いくつかの部分に分かれること。)

Definitions of Break

1
verb
壊れる
To separate into pieces as a result of a blow, shock, or strain.
打撃、衝撃、またはひずみによって、いくつかの部分に分かれること。
2
3
noun
休憩
An interruption of continuity or uniformity; a pause or rest.
連続性または均一性の中断。一時停止または休息。
4
verb
破る
To fail to observe a law, agreement, or custom.
法律、合意、または慣習を遵守しないこと。

Example Sentences

casual

“He tried to break the stick with his hands.”

彼は手で棒を折ろうとした。

casual

“Let's take a short break for coffee.”

コーヒーを飲むために短い休憩を取りましょう。

formal

“You should never break a promise.”

約束を破ってはいけません。

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Synonyms (類語)

In English:

shatter fracture smash rupture snap

Antonyms (対義語)

In English:

mend repair fix join obey

Inflected Word Forms

past participlebroken

present participlebreaking

nounbreakage

agent nounbreaker

adjectivebreakable

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

break the iceidiom

To initiate social interaction and make people feel more comfortable.

break a legidiom

A superstitious way to wish someone good luck, especially before a performance.

break downphrasal_verb

To stop functioning or to lose emotional control.

break Meaning in Japanese (break 英語 意味)