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砕ける
kudakeru
Description
「砕ける」は、かたい物が強い力でこわれて、細かい部分に分かれることです。
"砕ける" means that a hard object breaks into small pieces under strong force.
人の性格や話し方について使うと、かたくなくて親しみやすいという意味になります。
When used about a person's character or way of speaking, "砕ける" means being informal and friendly.
Meanings
砕けるkudakeru
to break into pieces; to shatter
波が岩に当たって砕ける。
Waves break against the rocks.
砕けるkudakeru
to become friendly and informal in manner
彼は砕けた話し方をする人だ。
He speaks in a casual manner.
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Notes
- Nuance
砕ける is the intransitive pair of 砕く; things shatter on their own vs. someone shatters them.
- Nuance
砕けた口調 means casual, easygoing speech, the opposite of formal or stiff.
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