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“Breaking through” in Japanese

Short answer
突破 toppa とっぱ

Breaking through in Japanese is “突破” (toppa). Full meaning: breaking through, breakthrough, penetration; surmounting (a difficulty), overcoming, getting over, accomplishing (an aim), reaching (a goal); exceeding, passing, rising above.

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