English–Japanese

“breakout” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajidassō

Example

刑務所で脱走が起きました。kei mu sho de das sō ga o ki ma shi ta

A breakout occurred at the prison.

Illustration for 脱走 (breakout)

How to say “breakout” in Japanese

“Breakout” in Japanese is 脱走 (dassō).

Centers on leaving a place of confinement or control and getting away from those keeping someone there.

Full entry for 脱走: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 脱走

容疑者は移送中に脱走を試みました。yō gi sha wa i sō chū ni das sō o kokoro mi ma shi ta

The suspect attempted a breakout while being transferred.

Tips for using 脱走

  • In English, breakout can also mean sudden success, as in a breakout artist, but 脱走 (dassō) stays tied to escaping confinement.

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