断つ
たつ
tatsu
VocabularyLevel 49 - JLPT N3

Meaning

to sever

to cut off

Signification

sectionner

Couper

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 断つ (たつ) means 'to sever'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of to sever.

Example Sentences

悪い習慣を断つことが大切だ。

わるいしゅうかんをたつことがたいせつだ。

It is important to sever bad habits.

Il est important de rompre avec les mauvaises habitudes.

彼は酒を断つ決心をした。

かれはさけをたつけっしんをした。

He made up his mind to cut off alcohol.

Il a décidé de renoncer à l'alcool.

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