ichidan verb, intransitive verb
break; be broken; fall apart; collapse; be destroyed; be damaged
Physical breakage or collapse of objects, structures, or materials. Intransitive; the subject undergoes the breaking.
窓ガラスが壊れた。
The window glass broke.
The bridge collapsed in the earthquake.
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
break down; stop working; malfunction
Used for machines, devices, or systems that stop functioning properly.
パソコンが壊れて、データが消えた。
My computer broke down and the data was lost.
エアコンが壊れたから、修理を頼んだ。
The air conditioner stopped working, so I called for repairs.
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
fall through; collapse; break down; be ruined
Abstract use for plans, deals, relationships, atmosphere, or image that fail or deteriorate.
交渉が壊れて、契約は結べなかった。
Negotiations broke down and we couldn't sign the contract.
彼の一言で、楽しい雰囲気が壊れた。
His one remark ruined the pleasant atmosphere.