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潰える

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 潰える.

Dictionary

Entry

潰えるいえ弊えるIntransitiveIchidan verbFreq #19361
1

to collapse (of a building, dream, plan, etc.); to be destroyed; to fall through; to break down

2

to be completely defeated (in battle); to be wiped out; to be routed

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

crush, smash, break, dissipate

15 strokesGrade 8

On

カイ

Kun

つぶ.すつぶ.れるつい.える

abuse, evil, vice, breakage

15 strokesFrequency 1,750JLPT N1Grade 8

On

ヘイ

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