Meaning

Primary

Breakdown

Alternative

Rupture

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

The decision is split, causing a breakdown in all we've decided. A big ol' rupture.

Reading

けつれつ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

あの男は奴らの決裂を、牢屋の中で舌なめずりをしながら待っていたに違いない。

That guy must have eagerly waited out their breakdown from behind bars.

Kanji Composition