途切れ
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Meanings
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break; pause; interruption; gap
Refers to a break or gap in something continuous, such as a conversation, a line, a supply, or a flow. Often used in phrases like 途切れがち (prone to interruption) or 途切れなく (without a break).
The conversation broke off and an awkward silence followed.
This road comes to a dead end partway along.
The rain continued without a break.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉の途切れa break/interruption in something (a signal, conversation, etc.)
There are so many signal dropouts that it's hard to talk on the phone.
- 途切れが生じるa break/interruption occurs
A lull occurred in the conversation and it became awkward.
- 途切れを利用するto make use of a pause/gap (e.g. in a conversation)
I used a pause in the conversation to ask my question.