Vocab Info

N1 Noun

欠片(かけら)fragment, broken pieces, splinter

    Dictionary Definition

    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】

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    • 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 the rice cracker fell on the floor. {fragment, broken pieces, splinter}

      • 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 like there's not even a fragment of conscience in a serial killer. {fragment, broken pieces, splinter}

      • 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 on the floor. {fragment, broken pieces, splinter}

      • 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。

      A person without even a fragment of conscience probably wouldn't understand the feeling of guilt. {fragment, broken pieces, splinter}

      • 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, who doesn't have a fragment of sincerity, apologizing to me is something I can't even hope for. {fragment, broken pieces, splinter}

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