JLPT N1
寸断
Severing or cutting off, typically used for disrupted infrastructure like roads and railways.
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寸断する suru verb
Noun, Suru verb
Severed / Cut Off
Refers to the physical severing of linear infrastructure, such as transportation routes or supply chains, effectively cutting them into disconnected pieces.
Example
大雨 で 道路 が 寸断 され た 。
The road was severed by the heavy rain.
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