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What does 断つ (たつ, tatsu) mean?

断つ (たつ, tatsu) means to cut off, to sever.

Quick facts
Readingたつ
Romajitatsu
Part of speechgodan verb, transitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
たつ
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommontatsu

to cut off, to sever

  1. 1godan verb · transitive to sever; to cut off
  2. 2godan verb · transitive to suppress; to eradicate; to exterminate
  3. 3godan verb · transitive to abstain (from); to give up

Example sentences

  • He decided to give up drinking.

  • It's hard to break a bad habit.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

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