折れる (おれる)to break; to be broken; to snap

to break; to be broken; to snapIchidan verb, intransitive verb
to be foldedIchidan verb, intransitive verb
to give in; to back down; to yieldIchidan verb, intransitive verb
to turn (a corner)Ichidan verb, intransitive verb

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Kanji in 折れる

折Fold; Break; FractureRead with its kun'yomi here · JLPT N3

Words that share its kanji

折衝せっしょうnegotiation
折おりopportunity; chance
時折ときおりsometimes
骨折こっせつbone fracture
曲折きょくせつwindings; meanderings
挫折ざせつsetback; failure (e.g. plans, business)
折り合いおりあいagreement (e.g. business, dispute); understanding
折り紙おりがみorigami; art of paper folding

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