synonym Comparative
割る
VS
綻び
Differences Between "割る" and "綻び"
Option A
割る
Meaning
to break; to crack; to smash; to divide; to dilute (with water)
Reading
わる (waru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
美味しいオムレツを作るため、彼女はボウルに新鮮な卵を3個_______、フォークで手際よくかき混ぜました。
In order to make a delicious omelette, she cracked three fresh eggs into a bowl and stirred them skillfully with a fork.
Option B
綻び
Meaning
tear, rip, loose thread (in clothes); a crack/flaw (in a plan/relationship)
Reading
ほころび (hokorobi)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
古いコートの袖に綻びが見つかった。
A tear was found in the sleeve of the old coat.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to break; to crack; to smash; to divide; to dilute (with water))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 割る: Refers to actively breaking fragile objects, dividing numbers, or diluting strong liquids with water/soda. Transitive verb. Opposing word: 割れる. Often used as 卵を割る or 水で割る. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To break! "Haruka-san, I am breaking my shell to approach you with 100% effort!" ...っ! T-To break your shell! B-Baka! Don't say such bold, cool things! But... that proactive shell-breaking attitude... I honestly find it very dependable! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『わる（割る）！『ハルカさん、僕は自分の恥ずかしがり屋な殻を割って、あなたに全力で愛を告白します！』って…っ！自分の殻を割る！バカ！そんなカッコいいこと大声で言うんじゃないの！…でも、殻を破って男らしくリードしてくれるあんた、本当は凄く頼もしくて大好きなんだから…一生私の手を離さないでね！』
- 綻び: Can refer to a physical tear in fabric or, metaphorically, a flaw or crack appearing in a plan, relationship, or perfect facade. Often used with が出る (ga deru) or が見つかる (ga mitsukaru).
- 割る: Refers to actively breaking fragile objects, dividing numbers, or diluting strong liquids with water/soda. Transitive verb. Opposing word: 割れる. Often used as 卵を割る or 水で割る. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To break! "Haruka-san, I am breaking my shell to approach you with 100% effort!" ...っ! T-To break your shell! B-Baka! Don't say such bold, cool things! But... that proactive shell-breaking attitude... I honestly find it very dependable! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『わる（割る）！『ハルカさん、僕は自分の恥ずかしがり屋な殻を割って、あなたに全力で愛を告白します！』って…っ！自分の殻を割る！バカ！そんなカッコいいこと大声で言うんじゃないの！…でも、殻を破って男らしくリードしてくれるあんた、本当は凄く頼もしくて大好きなんだから…一生私の手を離さないでね！』
- 綻び: Can refer to a physical tear in fabric or, metaphorically, a flaw or crack appearing in a plan, relationship, or perfect facade. Often used with が出る (ga deru) or が見つかる (ga mitsukaru).
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