Translation and Meaning of: 潰す - tsubusu
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 潰す (tsubusu) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: tsubusu
Kana: つぶす
Type: Substantive.
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Translation / Meaning: smash; to waste
Meaning in English: to smash;to waste
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (潰す) tsubusu
"潰す" is a Japanese word that means "crush", "completely crush", "destroy" or "annihilate". It is composed of the kanji 潰, which means "crush" or "destroy", and す, which is an auxiliary verb that indicates complete action. The word is often used in military contexts or in situations where one wishes to emphasize the complete destruction of something or someone.How to Write in Japanese - (潰す) tsubusu
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Synonyms and Similar - (潰す) tsubusu
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
つぶす; 壊す; 破壊する; 打ち砕く; 粉砕する; 圧倒する; 制圧する; 打ち負かす; 負かす; 撃破する; 討ち破る; 討伐する; 滅ぼす; 殲滅する; 絶滅させる; 消滅させる; 消し去る; 抹殺する; 討ち取る; 殺す; 殺害する; 殺戮する; 虐殺する; 殺戒する; 滅殺する; 滅ぼし尽くす; 滅ぼし去る; 滅ぼし
Words containing: 潰す
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Words with the same pronunciation: つぶす tsubusu
Example Sentences - (潰す) tsubusu
Below are some example sentences:
彼は敵を潰すために全力を尽くした。
Kare wa teki o tsubusu tame ni zenryoku o tsukushita
He gave it all of himself to crush the enemy.
He did his best to crush the enemy.
- 彼 - Japanese personal pronoun meaning "he"
- は - topic particle in Japanese, used to indicate the subject of the sentence
- 敵 - Japanese noun meaning "enemy"
- を - Direct object particle in Japanese, used to indicate the direct object of the sentence
- 潰す - Japanese verb that means "to crush" or "to destroy"
- ために - Japanese expression that means "for" or "in order to"
- 全力を尽くした - Japanese expression meaning "did their best" or "did everything they could".
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Other words of the same type: Substantive.
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "smash; to waste" é "(潰す) tsubusu". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
