English–Japanese
“break into pieces” in Japanese
How to say “break into pieces” in Japanese
“Break into pieces” in Japanese is 砕く (kudaku).
Describes using force to reduce a solid object to smaller, less intact pieces, whether by striking, pressing, or grinding it.
Example sentences with 砕く
氷を砕いて、飲み物に入れます。kōri o kuda i te no mi mono ni i re ma su
I crush the ice and add it to my drink.
Tips for using 砕く
- 砕く (kudaku) is used for solid materials ranging from food and ice to stone and medicine, so the object and result determine whether break, crush, or grind is the closest English choice.
Other Japanese words for “break into pieces”
石が落ちて砕けます。ishi ga o chi te kuda ke ma su
The stone falls and breaks into pieces.