Japanese

くずす
Meaning: to break down; to destroy; to change into small change; to mess up
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 崩す 崩さない
Polite 崩します 崩しません
Past 崩した 崩さなかった
Polite + Past 崩しました 崩しませんでした
Te-form 崩して 崩さなくて
Potential 崩せる 崩せない
Passive 崩される 崩されない
Causative 崩させる 崩させない
Imperative 崩せ 崩すな

Handwriting

崩
す

Example sentences

I broke a 1,000 yen bill into 100 yen coins.
彼は精神的なストレスで体調を崩した
He became ill due to mental stress.
彼は常に攻める姿勢を崩さない。
He never loses his aggressive stance.
彼は頑なな態度を崩そうとしなかった。
He wouldn't let up on his stubborn attitude.
彼は困難な状況でも悠然とした態度を崩さなかった。
He did not lose his calm attitude even in difficult situations.
どうぞ、足を崩して楽にしてください。
Please, stretch out your legs and make yourself comfortable.
季節の変わり目には、体調を崩しやすいので注意が必要だ。
It is easy to get sick during the change of seasons, so you need to be careful.
宛名は崩さずに楷書ではっきりと書いてください。
Please write the addressee's name clearly in block script without scribbling.
彼はポーカーフェースを崩さなかった。
He didn't break his poker face.
彼はどんな困難に直面しても、従容不迫とした態度を崩さない。
No matter what difficulties he faces, he maintains a calm and composed attitude.

Usage Notes

Used when destroying a shape, disturbing a posture, or changing a large bill into smaller coins.

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