What does the JLPT N1 word "零落" mean?

The N1 word "零落" (れいらく (reiraku)) means "ruin, downfall, degradation, destitution (from a higher status)". It is an essential vocabulary item for the JLPT exam.

Can you give an example sentence for "零落"?

Yes, a common example is: "彼はかつて富豪だったが、事業の失敗で零落してしまった。" which translates to "He was once a wealthy man, but he fell into ruin due to business failure.".

れいらく (reiraku)

零落

ruin, downfall, degradation, destitution (from a higher status)

💡 Nuance & Usage: Describes a state of falling from a position of prosperity, honor, or good fortune into poverty, degradation, or obscurity. It implies a significant decline in status or condition.

📝 Example Sentences

彼はかつて富豪だったが、事業の失敗で零落してしまった。

He was once a wealthy man, but he fell into ruin due to business failure.

Practice Quiz

Test your understanding of "零落"!

彼は事業に失敗し、ついに財産を失って_______の身となった。

🎉 正解 / Correct!

日本語: 財産を失い、身分が落ちぶれる状態を「零落」と言います。
English: '零落' (downfall/ruin) describes the state of losing one's fortune and declining in status.

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