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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