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道破 (どうは) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
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noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
declaration ; assertion ; stating clearly
Formal, somewhat literary word for stating something clearly and decisively. Often used in the pattern 〜と道破する or as a noun with する. Not an everyday word; more common in speeches, essays, or formal arguments.
首しゅ 相しょう は 増ぞう 税ぜい の 必ひつ 要よう 性せい を 道どう 破は し た 。
The prime minister asserted the necessity of a tax increase.
Kanji 道 road-way, street, district Similar words 断だん 言げん 断言 is a common word for asserting something firmly. 道破 is more formal and literary, and less frequently used in everyday conversation.
宣せん 言げん 宣言 means 'declaration' or 'proclamation', often used for official or public announcements. 道破 emphasizes the act of stating something clearly and decisively, without the official nuance.
Etymology Compound of 道 (path, way; also used in the sense of 'speak' or 'say' in classical Chinese) and 破 (break, rend). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination suggests 'breaking through with words' or 'speaking out clearly'.
