Translation guide
The English phrase 'wiping out' can mean completely destroying or eliminating something, or in slang, falling or crashing dramatically. This guide covers natural Japanese expressions for these distinct meanings.
To express the idea of annihilating, eradicating, or wiping out an enemy, population, or thing.
To describe someone falling over dramatically, especially in sports like surfing or skateboarding, or a vehicle crashing.
General term for 'falling over' or 'tumbling'. Can be used for people on bikes, skateboards, etc.
Means 'to sweep away' or 'to clean out'. Often used for eliminating pests, corruption, or undesirable elements.
We wiped out the rats.
Means 'to eradicate' or 'to root out'. Used for diseases, social problems, or deeply rooted issues.
Smallpox was wiped out.
Means 'to exterminate' or 'to stamp out'. Commonly used for diseases, crime, or social evils.
A campaign to wipe out malaria.
Means 'to cause extinction'. Used for species or entire categories.
Dinosaurs were wiped out.
I wiped out on my skateboard.
Borrowed from English 'crash', with '大' (big) added. Used for dramatic crashes in racing or extreme sports.
He wiped out in the race.
Means 'to fall spectacularly'. '派手に' adds the nuance of a dramatic, showy fall.
I got wiped out by a wave and fell hard.
Direct loanword from English 'wipeout', used in surfing and skateboarding communities.
I wiped out while surfing.