N2
はたん (hatan)
破綻
failure, breakdown, collapse (of a business, relationship, plan)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Implies a complete collapse or failure, often irrecoverable, especially for financial institutions, businesses, or personal relationships. Can also refer to a plan or system breaking down.
📝 Example Sentences
経営危機により、その会社は破綻寸前だ。
Due to the management crisis, the company is on the verge of collapse.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "破綻"!
彼のずさんな経営で、会社はついに_______した。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「ずさんな経営で会社が破綻する」は、経営不振により会社が潰れることを指します。
English: A company 'collapsing' (hatan suru) due to sloppy management means it went bankrupt because of poor management.
English: A company 'collapsing' (hatan suru) due to sloppy management means it went bankrupt because of poor management.
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