noun
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.
引っ越しのとき、割れ物を新聞紙で包んだ。
When moving, I wrapped the fragile items in newspaper.
壊れ物 emphasizes items that are broken or easily breakable in a mechanical or structural sense, while 割れ物 specifically refers to items that crack or shatter, like glass or pottery.
Compound of 割れ (ware, 'breaking, cracking') + 物 (mono, 'thing'). The kanji 割 suggests splitting or cracking, fitting for fragile items that can shatter.