Word details
潰す
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 潰す.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to smash; to crush; to flatten
Examples
彼は私の帽子をぺちゃんこにつぶした。
He squashed my hat flat.
2
to shut down; to put out of business; to force (a company) to close up shop
3
to wreck; to break; to block; to thwart
Examples
彼は平然と取引をつぶしました。
He sank the deal without batting an eyelash.
4
to butcher; to slaughter; to kill (livestock, for food)
5
to kill (time); to while away (the time); to use up (one's time)
Examples
彼女は店を見てまわって１時間つぶした。
She killed an hour looking around the stores.
6
to waste (e.g. talents)
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
潰
crush, smash, break, dissipate
15 strokesGrade 8
On
カイエ
Kun
つぶ.すつぶ.れるつい.える
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