Japanese

とりこわす
Meaning: to demolish; to tear down
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 取り壊す 取り壊さない
Polite 取り壊します 取り壊しません
Past 取り壊した 取り壊さなかった
Polite + Past 取り壊しました 取り壊しませんでした
Te-form 取り壊して 取り壊さなくて
Potential 取り壊せる 取り壊せない
Passive 取り壊される 取り壊されない
Causative 取り壊させる 取り壊させない
Imperative 取り壊せ 取り壊すな

Handwriting

取
り
壊
す

Example sentences

We decided to demolish the old, dilapidated apartment.
取り壊される古い校舎を、今日で見納めにする。
I'll take a final look at the old school building that's being demolished today.

Usage Notes

Used specifically for tearing down buildings or structures.

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