破やぶける

ichidan verb, intransitive verb

tear; get torn; rip

Intransitive: something becomes torn or ripped, often accidentally. For deliberate tearing, the transitive 破る (やぶる) is used.

• ポケットに引ひっかけて、ズボンが破やぶけた。

  My pants got torn after catching on something in my pocket.

• この紙かみは薄うすいから、すぐ破やぶけるよ。

  This paper is thin, so it tears easily.

ichidan verb, intransitive verb

wear out; get worn out

Used for fabric, clothing, or similar materials becoming worn and developing holes or tears through use.

• 長なが年ねん使つかったシーツが破やぶけてきた。

  The sheets I've used for years are starting to wear out.

ichidan verb, intransitive verb

break; be broken; be frustrated

Figurative use for plans, negotiations, or relationships breaking down or being frustrated. Often appears as 破談になる or similar, but 破ける can be used in casual contexts.

• 交こう渉しょうが破やぶけて、契けい約やくはまとまらなかった。

  The negotiations broke down and the contract wasn't finalized.