Dictionary / Vocabulary / 裂ける
さける
to split; to tear; to burst; to be separated
JLPT N1 common word Also written 割ける
眦が裂けるほど目を見張る。
He opens his eyes so widely they tear at the corners.
彼女の服は裂けていた。
Her dress was torn.
釘で彼の上着が裂けた。
The nail tore his jacket.