Bursting; rupture; an explosion or sudden breaking where something tears or bursts open, often accompanied by a popping sound.
風船が針に当たって破裂した。
The balloon hit a pin and burst.
高血圧で血管が破裂する危険性がある。
With high blood pressure, there is a risk of a blood vessel rupturing.
遠くで爆発の破裂音が聞こえた。
I heard the sound of an explosion bursting in the distance.
A breakdown or breaking off (of talks, negotiations, relationships) — when discussions fail to reach agreement.
労使交渉は結局破裂してしまった。
Labor-management negotiations ultimately broke down.
会議は意見の対立で破裂したため、再度日程を組み直すことになった。
The meeting fell apart due to conflicting opinions, so they had to reschedule.
その協定は条項を巡って破裂に至った。
The agreement ended up breaking down over disputed clauses.