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“break off” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitogireru

Example

話が途切れます。hanashi ga to gi re ma su

The conversation breaks off.

Illustration for 途切れる (break off)

How to say “break off” in Japanese

“Break off” in Japanese is 途切れる (togireru).

Refers to something that has been continuing but is stopped midway, leaving a break in its flow.

Full entry for 途切れる: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 途切れる

電話中に、急に音声が途切れました。den wa chū ni kyū ni on sei ga to gi re ma shi ta

The audio suddenly cut out during the call.

Tips for using 途切れる

  • The range of 途切れる (togireru) includes both communication and physical flow, as in a conversation, telephone signal, or water supply that stops and then resumes.

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