N4
こわす (kowasu)
壊す
to break, to destroy (transitive)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Used when someone *intentionally or unintentionally* breaks something. It emphasizes the action of breaking by an agent (e.g., I broke the clock).
📝 Example Sentences
彼が時計を壊しました。
He broke the clock.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "壊す"!
弟が大事な花瓶を_______しまいました。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 弟が花瓶をダメにした行為なので、「壊す」を使います。
English: Since it's the action of my younger brother making the vase unusable, 'to break' (kowasu) is used.
English: Since it's the action of my younger brother making the vase unusable, 'to break' (kowasu) is used.
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