Japanese

だは
Meaning: breakthrough; breaking down; overcoming
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

打
破

Example sentences

To break the status quo, new ideas are necessary.
現状を打破するためには、新しいアイデアが必要だ。
In order to break the status quo, new ideas are necessary.
古い因習を打破する。
Break down old customs.
現状を打破するために、何とか一策を案じる必要がある。
We need to somehow devise a plan to break through the current situation.
新しい指導者は旧体制を打破した。
The new leader broke down the old regime.
彼は村に根強く残る旧習を打破しようと試みた。
He tried to break the old customs that remained deep-rooted in the village.
現状を打破するために、漸進的な改革を進める。
We will proceed with gradual reforms to break the status quo.
組織の停滞を打破するために、今こそ改弦易轍が必要だ。
To break the organizational stagnation, a radical reform is necessary right now.

Usage Notes

Used when overcoming obstacles, traditions, or a stalemate. Often paired with 'suru' to form a verb.

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