1
to cut to pieces
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斬り破る 【きりやぶる】 · 切破る 【きりやぶる】
1
to divide
2
to cut;to halve;to separate;to split;to rip
3
to break;to crack;to smash
マイケルは皿を割ってしまった。
Michael broke the dishes.
4
to dilute
5
to fall below
6
to discount
7
to step over (a line, etc.)
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破る 【わる】 (search-only kanji form)
1
to tear;to rip;to break;to destroy
だれがこの封筒を破って開けたのか。
Who has torn the envelope open?
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
約束を破らないでよ。
Don't go back on your promise.
6
to break (a record)