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VocabJLPT N3
to destroy
Godan VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. to destroy
  2. 2. to demolish
  3. 3. to disturb
  4. 4. to relax (one's pose)
This verb means to break something down, crumble it, or throw it into disorder. It can be used physically, such as knocking down a structure, or more abstractly, such as disrupting a plan or breaking a large bill into smaller change.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

She laughed and said, "Breaking old rules is my job."

Sentence 2

A neighbor was saying, "Apparently they're going to tear down that vacant house."

Sentence 3

If we knock down this wall, the room would be bigger, right?

Sentence 4

The kid came running and yelled, "I'm gonna smash the castle!"

Sentence 5

Do you think you can really have a meeting that completely shatters your worldview?