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VocabJLPT N1

insulation

NounSuru VerbIntransitive VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. breaking off relations (with)
2. severing one's connections (with)
3. insulation (electrical or thermal)

This noun and verb (する) means cutting off a connection or relationship entirely, whether physical or social. It can refer to electrical insulation blocking current, or to severing ties with a person or group completely.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

At dinner, my brother spat out, "That's it — we're done."

Sentence 2

Do you really think you can cut ties with your parents and be happy?

Sentence 3

You'll just make up again anyway — all this talk about cutting ties.

Sentence 4

My senior simply said "I've cut ties with him" and walked away.

Sentence 5

"I'm done with him," he said with a shrug.