Meanings
Noun
Verb (する)
1. tearing up and discarding (e.g. documents); disposal (e.g. weaponry); destruction
2. annulment; cancellation; abrogation; voiding; breaking (e.g. treaty)
3. reversal (of an original ruling)
Kanji used
to tear
discard
Pitch accent
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Used in vocabulary (1 in total)
breaking off an engagement
Examples (4 in total)
They broke off their engagement.
She broke off her engagement in a fit of anger.
We were forced to back out of a contract due to the earthquake.