壊す | Japanese meaning

壊す【こわす】

Frequency rank: 2,051.

Alsoす【こわす】こわす

Godan verb with 'su' ending; transitive verb

to break; to destroy; to demolish

This meaning refers to causing something to no longer be in its original state or to render it unusable. It can describe physical objects or structures being specifically harmed.

I accidentally demolished the house.

to wreck; to ruin; to spoil; to damage

This usage emphasizes the idea of causing significant harm or deterioration, often in a broader or more abstract sense, such as affecting someone's plans or feelings.

The accident wrecked his dreams.

to break (a bill, etc.)

In this context, it specifically refers to changing a large denomination into smaller ones or making change.

I had a thousand yen broken down at the store.

Generated word frames (experimental)

[Person] breaks [Object]

He breaks a toy

[Person] destroys [Building]

The company demolishes the old building

[Child] breaks [Object]

The child breaks the window

[Person] ruins [Relationship]

She ruins the relationship with that secret

[Person] spoils [Plan]

He suddenly came and spoiled the plan

[Accident] damages [Object]

The accident damaged the car

[Person] breaks [Money]

He broke the bill

Generated related terms (experimental)

【こわす】

To break, destroy, or demolish something.

He decided to break down the old house.

【はかい】

Refers to destruction or devastation, generally on a larger scale.

The war destroyed many buildings.

【こわれる】

Refers to something being broken or damaged (intransitive).

This toy broke quickly.

【そこなう】

To harm or spoil something, often used in the context of ruining something's quality.

He ruined his chance at the job.

【きそん】

Refers to the act of damaging or impairing something, typically in more formal contexts.

His actions damaged the company's reputation.

Example sentences135 results

What if you make yourself ill? An unbalanced diet leads to all kinds of sicknesses.

Tatoeba

Let's break stereotypes!

Tatoeba

壊す【こわす】

Frequency rank: 2,051.

Alsoす【こわす】こわす

Godan verb with 'su' ending; transitive verb

to break; to destroy; to demolish

This meaning refers to causing something to no longer be in its original state or to render it unusable. It can describe physical objects or structures being specifically harmed.

I accidentally demolished the house.

to wreck; to ruin; to spoil; to damage

This usage emphasizes the idea of causing significant harm or deterioration, often in a broader or more abstract sense, such as affecting someone's plans or feelings.

The accident wrecked his dreams.

to break (a bill, etc.)

In this context, it specifically refers to changing a large denomination into smaller ones or making change.

I had a thousand yen broken down at the store.

Generated word frames (experimental)

[Person] breaks [Object]

He breaks a toy

[Person] destroys [Building]

The company demolishes the old building

[Child] breaks [Object]

The child breaks the window

[Person] ruins [Relationship]

She ruins the relationship with that secret

[Person] spoils [Plan]

He suddenly came and spoiled the plan

[Accident] damages [Object]

The accident damaged the car

[Person] breaks [Money]

He broke the bill

Generated related terms (experimental)

【こわす】

To break, destroy, or demolish something.

He decided to break down the old house.

【はかい】

Refers to destruction or devastation, generally on a larger scale.

The war destroyed many buildings.

【こわれる】

Refers to something being broken or damaged (intransitive).

This toy broke quickly.

【そこなう】

To harm or spoil something, often used in the context of ruining something's quality.

He ruined his chance at the job.

【きそん】

Refers to the act of damaging or impairing something, typically in more formal contexts.

His actions damaged the company's reputation.

Example sentences135 results

What if you make yourself ill? An unbalanced diet leads to all kinds of sicknesses.

Tatoeba

Let's break stereotypes!

Tatoeba

壊

N1常用

意demolition; break; destroy

訓こわ.す、こわ.れる、やぶ.る

音カイ、エ

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毀

常用

意break; destroy; censure; be chipped; be scratched; be broken; be ruined

訓こぼ.つ、こわ.す、こぼ.れる、こわ.れる、そし.る、やぶ.る

音キ

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壊す【こわす】

Frequency rank: 2,051.

Alsoす【こわす】こわす

Godan verb with 'su' ending; transitive verb

to break; to destroy; to demolish

This meaning refers to causing something to no longer be in its original state or to render it unusable. It can describe physical objects or structures being specifically harmed.

I accidentally demolished the house.

to wreck; to ruin; to spoil; to damage

This usage emphasizes the idea of causing significant harm or deterioration, often in a broader or more abstract sense, such as affecting someone's plans or feelings.

The accident wrecked his dreams.

to break (a bill, etc.)

In this context, it specifically refers to changing a large denomination into smaller ones or making change.

I had a thousand yen broken down at the store.

Generated word frames (experimental)

[Person] breaks [Object]

He breaks a toy

[Person] destroys [Building]

The company demolishes the old building

[Child] breaks [Object]

The child breaks the window

[Person] ruins [Relationship]

She ruins the relationship with that secret

[Person] spoils [Plan]

He suddenly came and spoiled the plan

[Accident] damages [Object]

The accident damaged the car

[Person] breaks [Money]

He broke the bill

Generated related terms (experimental)

【こわす】

To break, destroy, or demolish something.

He decided to break down the old house.

【はかい】

Refers to destruction or devastation, generally on a larger scale.

The war destroyed many buildings.

【こわれる】

Refers to something being broken or damaged (intransitive).

This toy broke quickly.

【そこなう】

To harm or spoil something, often used in the context of ruining something's quality.

He ruined his chance at the job.

【きそん】

Refers to the act of damaging or impairing something, typically in more formal contexts.

His actions damaged the company's reputation.

Example sentences135 results

What if you make yourself ill? An unbalanced diet leads to all kinds of sicknesses.

Tatoeba

Let's break stereotypes!

Tatoeba

壊す【こわす】

Frequency rank: 2,051.

Alsoす【こわす】こわす

Godan verb with 'su' ending; transitive verb

to break; to destroy; to demolish

This meaning refers to causing something to no longer be in its original state or to render it unusable. It can describe physical objects or structures being specifically harmed.

I accidentally demolished the house.

to wreck; to ruin; to spoil; to damage

This usage emphasizes the idea of causing significant harm or deterioration, often in a broader or more abstract sense, such as affecting someone's plans or feelings.

The accident wrecked his dreams.

to break (a bill, etc.)

In this context, it specifically refers to changing a large denomination into smaller ones or making change.

I had a thousand yen broken down at the store.

Generated word frames (experimental)

[Person] breaks [Object]

He breaks a toy

[Person] destroys [Building]

The company demolishes the old building

[Child] breaks [Object]

The child breaks the window

[Person] ruins [Relationship]

She ruins the relationship with that secret

[Person] spoils [Plan]

He suddenly came and spoiled the plan

[Accident] damages [Object]

The accident damaged the car

[Person] breaks [Money]

He broke the bill

Generated related terms (experimental)

【こわす】

To break, destroy, or demolish something.

He decided to break down the old house.

【はかい】

Refers to destruction or devastation, generally on a larger scale.

The war destroyed many buildings.

【こわれる】

Refers to something being broken or damaged (intransitive).

This toy broke quickly.

【そこなう】

To harm or spoil something, often used in the context of ruining something's quality.

He ruined his chance at the job.

【きそん】

Refers to the act of damaging or impairing something, typically in more formal contexts.

His actions damaged the company's reputation.

Example sentences135 results

What if you make yourself ill? An unbalanced diet leads to all kinds of sicknesses.

Tatoeba

Let's break stereotypes!

Tatoeba

壊

N1常用

意demolition; break; destroy

訓こわ.す、こわ.れる、やぶ.る

音カイ、エ

Details

毀

常用

意break; destroy; censure; be chipped; be scratched; be broken; be ruined

訓こぼ.つ、こわ.す、こぼ.れる、こわ.れる、そし.る、やぶ.る

音キ

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