WORD DETAIL
破壊
はかい
Examples
Included kanji
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
破壊is read asはかいand means “destruction”. - Basic usage: The examples show a storm destroying a pier and methods that avoid environmental destruction.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Distinguishing senses and uses
- It means destroying structure, function, or environment beyond normal use and is stronger than limited damage
損傷.
- It means destroying structure, function, or environment beyond normal use and is stronger than limited damage

