NichiDict

壊れる

N4
こわれる
毀れる
[kowareru]
Illustration for 壊れる

Meanings

1.IchidanIntransitive

to be broken; to break; to fall apart; to collapse; to be destroyed; to be damaged

2.IchidanIntransitive

to break (down); to stop working

3.IchidanIntransitive

to fall through (of a plan, deal, etc.); to collapse; to break down (of a relationship, negotiations, etc.); to be broken off; to be ruined (of an atmosphere, one's image, etc.)

Examples

この機械はすぐに壊れそうだ。

This machine looks like it might break soon.

パソコンが壊れてしまった。

The computer broke down.

古くなった時計が壊れて動かなくなった。

The clock is broken and won't move.