ichidan verb, intransitive verb
break down crying; collapse in tears
Describes someone so overcome with emotion that they physically collapse or lose composure while crying. Often used in dramatic or emotional contexts.
彼女は悲しい知らせを聞いて、その場に泣き崩れた。
Upon hearing the sad news, she broke down crying on the spot.
彼は長
At the moment his years of effort paid off, he collapsed in tears of joy.