noun
breaking into pieces; shattering
The act or result of something breaking into fragments; often used in compound nouns or as a nominalized form of 砕ける.
See also: 砕ける (くだける)
ガラスの砕けが床に散らばっていた。
Broken pieces of glass were scattered on the floor.
noun
broken pieces; fragments
Refers to the physical pieces resulting from breaking; often used in contexts like 砕け散る or 砕け落ちる.
花瓶が落ちて、細かい砕けになった。
The vase fell and broke into small fragments.
noun
conclusion; outcome; situation
Rare, idiomatic use referring to how a matter turns out or the state of affairs; often in set phrases like 砕けを見る or 砕けがつく.
事の砕けを見届けるまで帰れない。
I can't go home until I see how this matter concludes.