How to say 'Collapse' or 'Crumble' in Japanese | 崩れる

word

Meaning

Collapse, Crumble

Reading

Kanji

崩Collapse, Crumble

Explanation

The Japanese verb '崩れる (くずれる)' primarily means 'collapse' or 'crumble'. It is used to describe something physically falling apart or breaking down, such as a building, structure, or even a pile of objects. It can also be used metaphorically to describe plans, systems, or emotional states breaking down. For example: The old wall collapsed「古い壁が崩れた」(ふるいかべがくずれた). The plan fell apart due to lack of support「計画は支持不足で崩れた」(けいかくはしじぶそくでくずれた). Note that this verb often implies a sudden or gradual breakdown, depending on the context.

Part Of Speech

verb

Kanji JLPT

N1

Kanji Grade

8

Frequency

3985

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting