Vocabulary
What does 破る (やぶる, yaburu) mean?
破る (やぶる, yaburu) means to tear; to violate, to break; to defeat.
| Reading | やぶる |
|---|---|
| Romaji | yaburu |
| Part of speech | godan verb, transitive |
| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N3 |
破るやぶる
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonyaburu
to tear; to violate, to break; to defeat
- 1godan verb · transitive to tear; to rip; to break
- 2godan verb · transitive to break through (cordon, opponent's defense, etc.); to breach
- 3godan verb · transitive to defeat; to beat
- 4godan verb · transitive to break (e.g. silence); to disturb (e.g. peace); to shatter (e.g. dream)
- 5godan verb · transitive to violate (e.g. rule); to break (e.g. promise); to infringe
Example sentences
彼は約束を破ってしまった。
He ended up breaking his promise.
手紙を読まずに破って捨てた。
I tore up the letter and threw it away without reading it.