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土砂崩れ
doshakuzure
Description
土砂崩れは、雨や地震のせいで山の土や石が急に落ちてくることです。
A 土砂崩れ is when soil and rocks suddenly fall down a mountain due to rain or an earthquake.
大雨のあとに起きることが多く、道や家をこわすので、とても危険です。
It often happens after heavy rain and is very dangerous because it can destroy roads and houses.
Meanings
土砂崩れdoshakuzure
landslide; collapse of earth and rocks
大雨で土砂崩れが起きて、道が通れなくなった。
A landslide caused by heavy rain blocked the road.
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Notes
- Etymology
土砂 (earth and sand) + 崩れ (collapse, from 崩れる 'to crumble').
- Nuance
Refers specifically to slope failures, often triggered by heavy rain or earthquakes.
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