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破壊
hakai
destruction
地震が建物を破壊した。
The earthquake destroyed the building.
general
The act of destroying or damaging something, often violently or completely.
戦争は多くの町を破壊した。
The war destroyed many towns.
彼は自分のノートパソコンを破壊した。
He destroyed his own laptop.
Can refer to physical destruction or metaphorical ruin (e.g., relationships, reputations).
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Pro Tip
Common Usage
破壊 is often used in formal contexts, such as news reports or official statements.
Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
In informal speech, 破壊 is sometimes replaced with more casual terms like '壊す' (kowsuru) for actions or '壊れる' (kowareru) for states.
Word Origin
From 破 (haka, 'break') + 壊 (kai, 'destroy').
Usage Notes
Often used in contexts of war, natural disasters, or deliberate damage. Can also describe metaphorical destruction (e.g., '破壊的な批判' = 'destructive criticism').
Word Breakdown
破
break
root壊
destroy
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