Translation guide
How to express that something separates into pieces, breaks, or disintegrates in Japanese, depending on what is coming apart and how.
Something breaks or separates into its component parts, often due to force or poor construction.
General word for something breaking or falling apart, often implying it no longer functions. Intransitive.
The toy came apart.
This chair comes apart easily.
To disassemble or take apart, often intentionally or systematically. Can be transitive or intransitive.
The engine was taken apart.
This shelf can be taken apart easily.
To fall apart into many pieces, often scattered. Emphasizes the resulting state.
The box came apart.
To collapse or crumble, used for structures or things losing shape.
The sandcastle came apart.
Something that was sewn, glued, or fastened separates at the seams.
A plan, relationship, or system disintegrates or fails.
A person loses emotional control or breaks down.
壁紙がはがれた。
The wallpaper came apart.
The button came off.
To break down crying.
He came apart when he heard the news.