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取り崩す
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 取り崩す.
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Entry
1
to demolish; to tear down; to pull down
2
to draw on (one's savings, etc.) little by little; to break into (a reserve fund, etc.); to eat into
Examples
クリントン陣営は、両州でオバマが取った白人票を取り崩そうと必死になった。
The Clinton camp became desperate to eliminate the white votes Obama had got in both states.
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