N31066/1669

やぶ

godan verbgodan verb (archaic)verb (generic)transitive verb

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Meanings

  • to tear, to rip, to break, to destroy
  • to break through (cordon, opponent's defense, etc.), to breach
  • to defeat, to beat
  • to break (e.g. silence), to disturb (e.g. peace), to shatter (e.g. dream), to disrupt, to spoil
  • to violate (e.g. rule), to break (e.g. promise), to infringe
  • to break (a record)

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Example sentences

かれ約束やくそくやぶった

He broke his promise.

かみやぶらないでください。

Please do not tear the paper.

彼女かのじょ世界せかい記録きろくやぶることができた。

She was able to break the world record.

しずけさをやぶおおきなおとこえた。

A loud sound was heard, breaking the silence.

ルールをやぶればきびしい罰則ばっそくせられることになっている。

If you break the rules, strict penalties are supposed to be imposed.