破壊
hakainoun★Intermediate
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.
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Can refer to physical destruction or metaphorical ruin (e.g., relationships, reputations).
Collocations
破壊活動destructive activity破壊的destructive破壊されるbe destroyed
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Related Phrases
自滅phrase
self-destruction
破壊的な行動phrase
destructive behavior
💡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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