Translation of Japanese word "壊す" to English
壊す
こわす
[kowasu]
IPA: /kowasu/
Meaning
VerbTo separate into two or more pieces, to fracture or crack, by a process that cannot easily be reversed for reassembly.
How to use
壊す (kowasu) — 'to break / destroy (transitive)'. Group 1. おもちゃを壊す — break a toy. Intransitive: 壊れる (kowareru) — to break / be broken.
🇬🇧 English
to break / destroy
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 壊す
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): こわす
Romaji Transcription: kowasu
Example Sentences
机を壊す
つきをこわす
To break the desk.
ガラスを壊す
ガラスをこわす
To break the glass.
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Common phrases
- 〜が壊れる— ~ breaks / gets broken
Frequency rank: #323 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "壊す" mean?▼
The Japanese word "壊す" means "to break / destroy" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "壊す"?▼
The word "壊す" is read as "こわす" (kowasu). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "When something is broken, it can't be used anymore.".
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