崩壊

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 崩壊 (ほうかい) means collapse of a structure or relationship. The examples are physical and abstract.
• Basic usage: Heavy rain collapses part of a stone wall; frank dialogue prevents the collapse of trust.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Structural failure and breakdown of relational trust
  • The first subject is 石垣の一部が; the second prevention target is 信頼の崩壊を. Separate literal structure from figurative relationship.