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VocabJLPT N1

collapse

NounSuffix

Definitions

1. crumbling
2. collapse
3. has-been

A noun meaning a collapse, crumbling, or breakdown of something, such as a cliff, a formation, or a plan. It can be used both literally for physical collapse and figuratively for the deterioration of a situation.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Sometimes all it takes is one word to bring down something you spent years building.

Sentence 2

In the evening light, the ruins of a temple with crumbling stone steps stood in quiet stillness.

Sentence 3

The local government issued an evacuation warning, saying "the cliff has crumbled."

Sentence 4

I was so excited, but the cake had crumbled inside the box!

Sentence 5

Excuse me — will the layout on this chart break when it's printed?