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倒壊
toukai
Description
「倒壊」は、建物や橋などが壊れて倒れることです。
"倒壊" means a building or bridge collapsing after breaking.
地震や台風などの大きな力で建物がこわれるときによく使います。
It is often used when buildings are damaged by strong forces like earthquakes or typhoons.
Meanings
倒壊toukai
collapse of a building or structure
地震で古い家が倒壊した。
The old house collapsed in the earthquake.
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Notes
- Etymology
倒 (fall over) + 壊 (break/destroy), describing a structure breaking and falling.
- Nuance
Used for buildings and structures collapsing; often paired with disasters like earthquakes.
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