へし折る
Reading: へしおる
Meaning: to break off, to snap off
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Example Sentence
枝 を へし折って 捨てた
I broke off the branch and threw it away.
Usage Notes
Implies breaking something forcefully or violently. Can be used literally or figuratively.
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