N1
ろうきゅう (rōkyū)
老朽
superannuation, obsolescence, deterioration (due to age), worn out
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to buildings, machinery, or infrastructure becoming old and dilapidated, losing functionality or safety due to age. Rarely used for living things. (建物、機械、設備などが古くなって傷み、機能が低下したり危険になったりする状態を指す。生物にはあまり使われない。)
📝 Example Sentences
老朽化した橋は通行止めになった。
The dilapidated bridge was closed to traffic.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "老朽"!
安全上の問題から、その_______化したビルは取り壊されることになった。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 建物や設備などが古くなり、機能が低下したり危険になったりする状態を「老朽化」と言います。
English: 老朽化 (rōkyūka) refers to buildings and facilities becoming old, deteriorating, losing function, or becoming dangerous.
English: 老朽化 (rōkyūka) refers to buildings and facilities becoming old, deteriorating, losing function, or becoming dangerous.
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