1. Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb

   1.

   to be broken; to break; to fall apart; to collapse

2. 2.

   to break (down); to stop working

3. 3.

   to fall through (of a plan, deal, etc.); to collapse; to break down (of a relationship, negotiations, etc.); to be broken off

Example sentences

• 形あるものはいつか壊れる。

  Anything having form will someday break.

• 壊れる前に売ってしまわなきゃ。

  I should sell it while it still runs.