Translation of Japanese word "断つ" to English
断つ
たつ
[tatsu]
IPA: /tatɯ/
Meaning
VerbTo remove by cutting.
How to use
断つ (tatsu) — 'to cut off / sever / abstain from / quit'. Group 1. 酒を断つ — quit drinking. 連絡を断つ — cut off communication.
🇬🇧 English
to cut off / quit
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 断つ
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): たつ
Romaji Transcription: tatsu
Example Sentences
彼は仕事を断ちました。
かれはしごとをたちました。
He quit his job.
私たちは関係を断ちました。
わたしたちはかんけいをたちました。
We cut off the relationship.
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Common phrases
- 連絡を断つ— to cut off contact
Frequency rank: #435 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "断つ" mean?▼
The Japanese word "断つ" means "to cut off / quit" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "断つ"?▼
The word "断つ" is read as "たつ" (tatsu). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Quitting a job can be difficult.".
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