JLPT N4 Elementary
折る
To break or snap a rigid object, or to fold flexible material.
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1 Transitive Verb
To fold
Refers to bending flexible, flat materials like paper or fabric so that layers overlap.
Example
手紙 を 三つ に 折って 、 封筒 に 入れました 。
I folded the letter in three and put it in the envelope.
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2 Transitive Verb
To break" / "To snap
Describes the act of snapping a long, thin object like a branch or bone into two pieces.
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3 Transitive Verb
To interrupt (a conversation)
Indicates the interruption of a speech or conversation, cutting the flow of communication.
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