What does 砕く mean?
砕く is a Japanese verb meaning “to break, to smash” in English. It can also be translated as “to shatter (someone's hopes, confidence, etc.), to simplify” depending on context. It is written as 砕く in kanji, くだく in hiragana, and kudaku in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N2 vocabulary.
Example sentences
ピックは硬い地表を砕くために用いられる長い取っ手の道具だ。
A pick is a long handled tool used for breaking up hard ground surfaces.
彼の希望は無残に砕かれた。
His hopes were shattered.