折れる

おれる

to break, to be folded, to give in; to turn (a corner)

Also:to give in, to turn (a corner)

What does 折れる mean?

折れる is a Japanese verb meaning to break, to be folded, to give in; to turn (a corner) in English. It can also be translated as to give in, to turn (a corner) depending on context. It is written as 折れる in kanji, おれる in hiragana, and oreru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N4 vocabulary.

Example sentences

医者は彼の折れた足をついだ。

The doctor set his broken leg.

ついにバス会社が折れた。

At last, the bus company gave in.