noun, noun, used as a suffix
Refers to a physical break or crack in an object, or a piece broken off. Also used in compounds like ガラスの割れ.
床にガラスの割れが落ちている。
There are broken pieces of glass on the floor.
この皿には小さな割れがある。
This plate has a small crack.
noun, used as a suffix
below (a level); under; dropping below
Used as a suffix after a number or quantity to mean 'below that value'. Common in phrases like 千円割れ (below 1000 yen) or 10度割れ (below 10 degrees).
気温が氷点下割れした。
The temperature dropped below freezing.
この株はついに千円割れした。
This stock finally fell below 1000 yen.
noun
warez; illegal software distribution
Internet slang derived from English 'warez'. Refers to pirated commercial software and its distribution. Often written in katakana as ワレズ.
See also: ワレズ
昔は割れサイトが多かったが、今は取り締まりが厳しい。
There used to be many warez sites, but now enforcement is strict.