破裂 (Haretsu) is a Japanese noun meaning “bursting, rupture, explosion, breakdown (of talks, negotiations, etc.)”.
Meanings
- noun, suru verb, intransitive verbbursting; rupture; explosion
- noun, suru verb, intransitive verbbreakdown (of talks, negotiations, etc.); breaking off
Examples
水道管が破裂した。
The water pipe burst.
水道管が凍って破裂したんです。
The water pipes froze and then burst.
地震のため水道の本管が破裂した。
The water mains burst due to the earthquake.
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