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VocabJLPT N3

to crumble

Ichidan VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to collapse
2. to crumble
3. to get out of shape
4. to break down

This verb describes something collapsing, crumbling, or falling apart, such as a wall breaking down or a plan falling through. It can be used both literally, like a landslide, and figuratively, like a schedule or formation coming undone.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Why did you think it wouldn't collapse stacked like that?

Sentence 2

Sometimes just one word is enough to make a relationship fall apart.

Sentence 3

Why is the soil so prone to collapsing in this particular spot?

Sentence 4

"There go our plans again," my friend laughed.

Sentence 5

Look, the sandcastle is just crumbling away!