言葉を切る
Reading: ことばをきる
Meaning: to break off speaking, to pause in speech
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Example Sentence
急 に 言葉を切る と 立ち去った
He suddenly broke off speaking and left.
Usage Notes
Used when someone stops speaking mid-sentence, often due to emotion or hesitation.
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