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断つ: to sever

断たつ tatsu

to sever; to cut off; to suppress; to eradicate; to abstain (from); to give up

JLPT N1Everyday actions

to cut off; to give up

JLPT N1Emotions & character

刃筋はすじが通とおっていれば、細ほそい剣けんでも鉄てつを断たてる。

If the blade alignment is true, even a thin sword can cut iron.

He gave up drinking and regained his health.