Japanese Word · Intermediate
ちょんぎれる
to be cut and come off
Pronunciation: [t͡ɕõ̞ŋʲɡʲiɾe̞ɾɯ̟]
Meaning
to be cut and come off
Example
壁を見ると穴が開いてたので 指をつっこんだらちょん切れた
I looked at the well and there was a hole in it, so I stuck my finger in it and it got lopped right off
Practice tips
- Practice ちょんぎれる 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.