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Usages of kowareru
壊れたら、 保証 で 無料修理 が できる そう です。kowaretara, hosyou de muryousyuuri ga dekiru sou desu.
If it breaks, I hear it can be repaired for free under the warranty.
カメラ が 壊れた ので、 店 に 返品します。kamera ga kowareta node, mise ni henpinsimasu.
Because the camera broke, I will return it to the store.
イヤホン が 壊れた ので、 新しい イヤホン を 買います。iyahon ga kowareta node, atarasii iyahon wo kaimasu.
My earphones broke, so I will buy new ones.
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