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破(やぶ)る
Rank #19,881

Meanings

  • Godan verb with 'ru' ending, transitive verb
    1. to tear; to rip; to break; to destroy
  • 2. to break through (cordon, opponent's defense, etc.); to breach
  • 3. to defeat; to beat
  • 4. to break (e.g. silence); to disturb (e.g. peace); to shatter (e.g. dream); to disrupt; to spoil
  • 5. to violate (e.g. rule); to break (e.g. promise); to infringe
  • 6. to break (a record)

Readings

破る
(51%)
やぶる
(48%)
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