What does 壊れる mean?
壊れる is a Japanese verb meaning “to be broken, to break” in English. It can also be translated as “to break (down)” depending on context. It is written as 壊れる in kanji, こわれる in hiragana, and kowareru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N4 vocabulary.
Example sentences
あの壊れた花瓶は祖父のものです。
That broken vase is my grandfather's.
このイヤホンは壊れています。
These earphones don't work.
いさかいで私たちの融和が壊れた。
Quarrelling spoiled our unity.