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割る — meaning in English

waru

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English meaning

  • break verb To separate something into pieces by force, often suddenly.
  • cleave verb To split something apart, typically with a sharp tool or a forceful blow.
  • divide verb To split something into two or more parts.
  • over adj Finished; ended.
  • split verb To divide something into parts, often along a line.

Senses

割る is used for these senses in English:

  • break (intransitive, of a voice) To alter in type due to emotion or strain: in men, generally to go up, in women, sometimes to go down; to crack.
  • cleave (transitive) To split or sever something with, or as if with, a sharp instrument.
  • divide (transitive, arithmetic, with by) To calculate the number (the quotient) by which you must multiply one given number (the divisor) to produce a second given number (the dividend).
  • over (mathematics) Divided by.
  • warez (Internet slang, leet, dated) To obtain a copy of (software or other works of authorship) illegally.

break — full definition

  1. verb To separate something into pieces by force, often suddenly.
  2. verb To stop working properly; to malfunction.
  3. verb To fail to keep (a promise, rule, or law).
  4. verb To interrupt or bring an end to something continuous.
  5. noun A short pause or rest from an activity.

cleave — full definition

  1. verb To split something apart, typically with a sharp tool or a forceful blow.
  2. verb To stick closely or stay loyal to something, especially a belief, plan, or person (an older, more formal use).

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