- 1. [v5r, vt] to tear; to rip; to break; to destroy
- 2. [v5r, vt] to break through (cordon, opponent's defense, etc.); to breach
- 3. [v5r, vt] to defeat; to beat
- 4. [v5r, vt] to break (e.g. silence); to disturb (e.g. peace); to shatter (e.g. dream); to disrupt; to spoil
- 5. [v5r, vt] to violate (e.g. rule); to break (e.g. promise); to infringe
- 6. [v5r, vt] to break (a record)
Kanji in this word
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破
rend, rip, tear, break, destroy, defeat, frustrateOn: ハ (ha)Kun: やぶ.る (yabu.ru)、 やぶ.れる (yabu.reru)、 わ.れる (wa.reru)
Example Sentences
だれがこの封筒を破って開けたのか。
daregakono fuutou wo yabutsu te hirake tanoka .
Who has torn the envelope open?
約束を破らないでよ。
yakusoku wo yabura naideyo .
Don't go back on your promise.