noun
Rare technical term for a narrow opening or split, used especially in medical (e.g., anal fissure) or geological contexts. In everyday language, ひび or 割れ目 are more common.
医師は裂罅の治療について説明した。
The doctor explained the treatment for the fissure.
地質学者は岩の裂罅を調査した。
The geologist examined the fissure in the rock.