fragile item; broken article
Refers to items that are easily broken or already broken, such as glassware or ceramics. Often seen on shipping labels as a warning.
この箱には割れ物が入っているので、注意して運んでください。
This box contains fragile items, so please handle it with care.
When moving, I wrapped the fragile items in newspaper.
割れ物 means fragile goods or things that can break, while 割れ目 is the crack or split itself, not the object.
Standard spelling for 'fragile item' or 'broken article'.
Variant spelling; less common than 割れ物.
Rare variant using 破れ; 割れ物 is preferred.
Rare variant; 割物 is more common.
Compound of 割れ (ware, 'breaking, cracking') + 物 (mono, 'thing'). The kanji 割 suggests splitting or cracking, fitting for fragile items that can shatter.