Explanation

to destroy; to demolish; to break down; to collapse

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Example Sentences

• 彼は自分の人生を崩した

  He destroyed his own life.

  かれはじぶんのじんせいをくずした

  kare wa jibun no jinsei o kuzushita

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• タワーが地震で崩れた

  The tower collapsed due to an earthquake.

  たわーがじしんでくずれた

  tawaa ga jishin de kuzureta

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• 彼の嘘が二人の友情を崩した

  His lie broke down their friendship.

  かれのうそがふたりのゆうじょうをくずした

  kare no uso ga futari no yuujou o kuzushita

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• 彼はイメージを崩されたくなかった

  He didn't want his image to be destroyed.

  かれはいめーじをくずされたくなかった

  kare wa imeeji o kuzusaretakunakatta

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• 政府は古い制度を崩す計画を立てた

  The government made a plan to break down the old system.

  せいふはふるいせいどをくずすけいかくをたてた

  seifu wa furui seido o kuzusu keikaku o tateta

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Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• 'Kuzusu' is a transitive verb, so it requires an object to be used properly.
• It can be used metaphorically to reflect the destruction of a non-physical entity, such as relationships or reputations.
• This word is commonly seen in news articles and discussions of social issues.
• Practice using 'kuzusu' in sentences to improve your understanding and usage.
• Make sure to study the related vocabulary to expand your knowledge and usage.

Related Words

• * 壊すPronunciation
• * 破壊するPronunciation
• * 解体するPronunciation
• * 崩壊するPronunciation
• * 崩れるPronunciation