synonym Comparative
割れる
VS
故障する
Differences Between "割れる" and "故障する"
Option A
割れる
Meaning
to break, to crack (intransitive)
Reading
われる (wareru)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
地震で窓のガラスが割れました。
The window glass broke due to the earthquake.
Option B
故障する
Meaning
to break down, to malfunction
Reading
こしょうする (koshō suru)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
私のパソコンが故障してしまいました。
My computer broke down.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to break, to crack (intransitive))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 割れる: Indicates that something breaks or cracks, often unintentionally or by itself. The focus is on the object undergoing the change. (ガラスが割れる、お皿が割れる)
- 故障する: Used for machines, devices, or vehicles when they stop working properly. It's a する-verb, often used intransitively.
- 割れる: Indicates that something breaks or cracks, often unintentionally or by itself. The focus is on the object undergoing the change. (ガラスが割れる、お皿が割れる)
- 故障する: Used for machines, devices, or vehicles when they stop working properly. It's a する-verb, often used intransitively.
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