JLPT N1 Advanced
砕ける
To shatter into pieces, crumble, or become informal and simplified
Readings
Other forms
砕けます polite form
砕けた plain past
砕けて te-form
砕けない plain negative
1 Intransitive Verb
To break" or "To shatter
Describes a hard object breaking into fine pieces or powder due to strong force or impact.
Example
落とした グラス が 粉々に 砕けた 。
The glass I dropped shattered into tiny pieces.
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2 Intransitive Verb
To become informal" or "To be simplified
Indicates a transition to a casual, unreserved manner or the simplification of difficult content.
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3 Intransitive Verb
To be crushed" or "To fall apart" (Figurative)
Expresses the complete destruction of abstract concepts such as hopes, dreams, or one’s will.
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