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synonym Comparative
没落
VS
崩れる

Differences Between "没落" and "崩れる"

Option A
没落
Meaning
ruin, fall, collapse, downfall (of a family, nation, or position)
Reading
ぼつらく (botsuraku)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
かつて栄華を極めたその一族は、今や没落の一途を辿っている。
That family, once at the pinnacle of prosperity, is now on a path to ruin.
Option B
崩れる
Meaning
to collapse, crumble
Reading
くずれる (kuzureru)
Syllabus Level
B2
Practical Example
毎日、日本語を練習するために崩れる。
Every day, I collapse, crumble to practice Japanese.

Which one to use?

Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(ruin, fall, collapse, downfall (of a family, nation, or position))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 没落: Describes the decline and ultimate fall of a person, family, or institution from a position of power, wealth, or influence. Often implies a complete loss. 栄えていたものが衰え、地位や財産を失って落ちぶれること。
- 崩れる: Essential structural term in CEFR B2 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR B2語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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