English–Japanese

“shattered” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikonagona

Example

花瓶が粉々になります。ka bin ga kona gona ni na ri ma su

The vase breaks into tiny pieces.

Illustration for 粉々 (shattered)

How to say “shattered” in Japanese

“Shattered” in Japanese is 粉々 (konagona).

Describes something broken into so many tiny pieces that its original shape is lost.

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

Example sentences with 粉々

作業員が古いコンクリートを粉々に砕きました。sa gyō in ga furu i ko n ku rī to o kona gona ni kuda ki ma shi ta

The worker crushed the old concrete into pieces.

Tips for using 粉々

  • English often uses "shattered" for glass, while 粉々 (konagona) can also describe a plan or hope that is completely ruined.

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