決裂 けつれつ Meanings Noun, する verb, Intransitive breakdown (of talks, negotiations, etc.); breaking off; rupture Kanji 決 decide. Read as ケツ. 裂 rip. Read as レツ. Example sentences 交渉の決裂は戦争を引き起こすことになるだろう。A breakdown in the negotiations will mean war. Common phrases 交渉が決裂する Words containing 決裂 交渉決裂 (こうしょうけつれつ) breakdown of negotiations Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists