Vocab Info

N1 Noun

欠片(かけら)fragment, broken pieces, splinter

    Dictionary Definition

    Common
    1. Noun

      1.

      fragment, broken piece, chip, splinter, shard

      Usually written using kana alone
    2. Noun

      2.

      ounce (of truth, conscience, etc.), trace, shred, scrap

      Usually written using kana alone

    All Forms

    欠片 【かけら】欠けら 【かけら】

    Details

    • Pitch Accent

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    Examples

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      せんべいの欠片(かけら)(ゆか)()ちました。

      A fragment of rice cracker fell on the floor.

      • N1

      連続(れんぞく)殺人(さつじん)()には良心(りょうしん)欠片(かけら)()いようだ。

      It seems to me that serial killers don't have a single shred of conscience.

      • N1

      (たな)から()ちた土器(どき)欠片(かけら)(ゆか)散乱(さんらん)しています。

      Fragments of pottery that fell from the shelf are scattered all over the floor.

      • N1

      良心(りょうしん)欠片(かけら)()(ひと)には罪悪(ざいあく)(かん)という気持(きも)ちは()からないだろう。

      Someone without even a trace of conscience probably can't understand what guilt feels like.

      • N1

      誠意(せいい)欠片(かけら)もないあの部下(ぶか)(わたし)(たい)して(あやま)るなど、(のぞ)むべくもない。

      That subordinate doesn't have a single shred of sincerity; expecting an apology from him is pointless.

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