断つ
たつ
tatsu
verbVocabularyExtra vocab 9 — supplementary
Quick answer
断つ (たつ (tatsu)) means "to sever". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
to sever
Also : to cut off · to stop
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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.
彼は過去の悪い習慣を断つことに決めた。
かれはかこのわるいしゅうかんをたつことにきめた。
He decided to sever his bad habits from the past.
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Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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