壊れる
こわれる
kowareru
JLPT N4verbVocabularyLevel 18 - JLPT N4

Quick answer

壊れる (こわれる (kowareru)) means "to be broken". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.

Meaning

to be broken

Also : to break · to collapse · to fall apart

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Example Sentences

古い時計が突然壊れました。

ふるいとけいがとつぜんこわれました。

The old clock suddenly broke.

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Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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