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37 破れる

To Get Torn

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Meaning

Primary

To Get Torn

Alternatives

To Get Broken, To Get Ripped

Word Type

intransitive verb, ichidan verb

Explanation

If 破る is "to tear" or "to rip," then this is to get torn or to get broken or to get ripped.

Reading

やぶれる
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading comes from 破る.

Context

Context Sentences

ズボンのお尻の部分がいつも最初に破れるんだけど、どうしてだろう。

Why do my pants always start wearing out in the butt area first?

Kanji Composition

  1. 破
    は Tear