Japanese Word · Intermediate
圧し折る
to crush and break
Pronunciation: [he̞ɕio̞ɾɯ̟]
Meaning
to crush and break
Example
前の輪を二つにへし折って仕舞って、もう乗れなくして、自分は人力車で帰って来た。
Having crumpled and broken the front wheel, rendering it [the bike] unrideable, he himself came back by rickshaw.
Practice tips
- Practice 圧し折る out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.