- to collapse; to crumble
- to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to become disorganized; to become untidy
- to break down; to be thrown into disarray
- to crash (stock market); to slump; to decline
- to break money into small change
- to turn bad (e.g. weather); to change for the worse; to deteriorate
Ichidan verb; intransitive verb
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Generated definitions (experimental)
- to collapse; to crumble
- to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to become disorganized; to become untidy
- to break down; to be thrown into disarray
- to crash (stock market); to slump; to decline
- to break money into small change
- to turn bad (e.g. weather); to change for the worse; to deteriorate
This meaning refers to the physical act of something falling apart, either structurally or metaphorically.
This meaning pertains to objects losing their intended form or arrangement, often resulting in disorder or a messy state.
This implies that a system or process has stopped functioning properly or has become chaotic.
This meaning is used in the context of stock markets or economies experiencing a significant drop in value or performance.
This refers to the act of converting larger denominations of currency into smaller ones for convenience.
This meaning is typically used to describe environmental conditions or situations that have worsened over time.
Generated collocations (experimental)
きごう(きごう)when it collapsesきごう(きごう)concern that it will collapseきごう(きごう)declining fortunesきごう(きごう)slumping pricesきごう(きごう)preparation for collapseきごう(きごう)because it will declineきごう(きごう)risk of collapseきごう(きごう)to fear it will crumbleきごう(てんてんきごう)disordered perspectiveせい性きごう(きごう)likelihood of collapseようようきごう(ようようきごう)deteriorating weather
Generated related terms (experimental)
Refers to collapsing or crumbling, often used for structures or physical forms.
Refers to breaking or becoming damaged, applicable to objects or systems.
Refers to being disordered or disturbed, often in a state of chaos.
Refers to perishing or being destroyed, often used in a more drastic context like cultures or civilizations.
Refers to worsening or deteriorating conditions, often used in health or situations.
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Example sentences
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At the bus stop, people waited in orderly lines, but as soon as the bus pulled up, the line broke up.
This isn't just a simple defeat: I lost the balance I have maintained for my whole life and now absolutely everything is collapsing.
From his fourth-story apartment, Tom eyed the collapsing river bank next door with an uneasy look on his face.
I'm afraid I don't have anything smaller. Would you be able to break a 10,000 yen note?