決壊
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 決壊
1
burst (e.g. dam, embankment, levee); breach; collapse; washout; rupture
Examples
大雨のためにダムが決壊した。
The dam burst owing to the heavy rain.
Kanji in this Word
決
7 strokes
Frequency: 71
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
decide
fix
agree upon
appoint
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
き.める
-ぎ.め
き.まる
さ.く
壊
16 strokes
Frequency: 727
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
demolition
break
destroy
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カイ
エ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
こわ.す
こわ.れる
やぶ.る
潰
15 strokes
Grade 8
Meanings
crush
smash
break
dissipate
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カイ
エ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つぶ.す
つぶ.れる
つい.える
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