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What does 破裂 (はれつ, haretsu) mean?

破裂 (はれつ, haretsu) means bursting, rupture; breakdown (of negotiations).

Quick facts
Readingはれつ
Romajiharetsu
Part of speechnoun, suru verb, intransitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
はれつ
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonharetsu

bursting, rupture; breakdown (of negotiations)

  1. 1noun · suru verb · intransitive bursting; rupture; explosion
  2. 2noun · suru verb · intransitive breakdown (of talks, negotiations, etc.); breaking off

Example sentences

  • Negotiations between the two countries finally broke down.

  • The water pipe burst and water overflowed.

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