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破は裂れつ

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Meanings

1

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

bursting; rupture; explosion

Physical bursting or rupturing, often from internal pressure. As 破裂する it is intransitive: the balloon, pipe, tire, etc. bursts.

2

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

breakdown of talks; breaking off negotiations

Figurative use for talks or negotiations breaking down. 決裂 is the more normal modern word; 破裂 in this sense sounds limited or old-fashioned.

See also: 決裂

Usage patterns