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Japanese word
裂ける
Pronunciation
Romajisakeru
Meaning
- verbtear
Example
この紙は簡単に裂けます。ko no kami wa kan tan ni sa ke ma su
This paper tears easily.
More examples
紙袋の底が重さに耐えられず、裂けました。kami bukuro no soko ga omo sa ni ta e ra re zu sa ke ma shi ta
The bottom of the paper bag could not bear the weight and tore.
Core concept
Describes something coming apart along a line or under force, whether it tears, splits, or bursts open.
Common phrases
縦に裂けるtate ni sa ke ru
tear vertically
横に裂けるyoko ni sa ke ru
tear horizontally
端から裂けるhashi ka ra sa ke ru
tear from the edge
Similar words
破れるyabureru: To become torn and develop a hole or opening, especially in paper or cloth.
ほころびるhokorobiru: To come undone gradually at a seam or edge as threads loosen.
割れるwareru: To break into separate parts or open under pressure, often referring to a hard object.
張り裂けるharisakeru: To burst open or split apart under extreme pressure or tension.
Definition in Japanese
物が引っ張られるなどして、線状に切れ目ができ、分かれたり開いたりする。mono ga hi ppa ra re ru na do shi te sen jō ni ki re me ga de ki wa ka re ta ri hira i ta ri su ru
Word origin
As a native Japanese verb, 裂ける (sakeru) is related to 裂く (saku, "to tear apart") and describes the intransitive result of coming apart.
Usage tips
- The pronunciation さける (sakeru) also represents 避ける (sakeru, "to avoid"), so context distinguishes physical tearing from avoidance.
Other meanings
- splitverb
- burstverb
Related words
- 裂け目sakemetearnoun
- 裂けやすいsakeyasuieasy to teari-adjective
- 裂け方sakekataway of tearingnoun