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断線 (だんせん) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
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noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
wire break ; disconnection ; burn-out
Refers to a physical break in an electrical wire, cable, or filament, causing loss of connection or function. Often used for blown fuses, broken headphone wires, or network disconnections.
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線せん
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The fuse has blown, so it needs to be replaced.
Kanji 断 severance, decline, refuse Similar words 切せつ 断だん 切断 is a general term for cutting or severing something physically, while 断線 specifically refers to a break in a wire or electrical line.
不ふ 通つう 不通 means a service or communication is interrupted or suspended (e.g., phone lines, traffic), whereas 断線 focuses on the physical breakage of a wire or cable.
Etymology Compound of 断 (dan, 'break, sever') and 線 (sen, 'line, wire'). The meaning is transparently 'wire break'.
