1
to break (into pieces);to be broken;to be smashed
花瓶は粉々に砕けた。
The vase burst into fragments.
2
to collapse;to crumble;to decline;to cool (e.g. enthusiasm);to dampen (e.g. one's will to fight)
3
to become less formal;to throw off reserve;to become affable
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砕けた (くだけた)
4
to become easy to understand (e.g. a story)
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砕けた (くだけた)
5
to be worried
Other forms
摧ける 【くだける】