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to break
Ichidan VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. to be broken
  2. 2. to break
  3. 3. to break (down)
  4. 4. to fall through (of a plan, deal, etc.)
This verb means for something to break, stop working, or become damaged, often beyond normal use. It is an intransitive verb, so it describes the thing breaking on its own rather than someone breaking it — for example, a machine or toy that no longer functions.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Why is it that things only ever break on me at times like this?

Sentence 2

Hey, are you sure this is okay? I'm scared it's going to break any second.

Sentence 3

She said honestly, "If I keep holding it in, I'm going to break."

Sentence 4

If you rush like that, the package is going to get damaged!

Sentence 5

Wait, the lock is broken? What are we supposed to do tonight?!