fragile item; broken article
Refers to items that are easily broken or already broken, such as glassware or ceramics. Often seen on shipping labels as a warning.
This box contains fragile items, so please handle it with care.
When moving, I wrapped the fragile items in newspaper.
Standard spelling for 'fragile item' or 'broken article'.
Variant spelling; less common than 割れ物.
Rare variant using 破れ; 割れ物 is preferred.
Rare variant; 割物 is more common.
Compound of 割れ (ware, 'breaking, cracking') + 物 (mono, 'thing'). The kanji 割 suggests splitting or cracking, fitting for fragile items that can shatter.