土砂崩れ
Meanings
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Refers to a collapse of earth and sand, often caused by heavy rain or earthquakes.
A landslide occurred due to heavy rain.
Please stay away from areas at risk of landslides.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉で土砂崩れが起きるfor a landslide to occur in a place
A landslide occurred in a mountain village last week.
- 土砂崩れに巻き込まれるto be caught up in a landslide
He was caught in a landslide and got injured.
- 土砂崩れで〈物〉が埋まるfor something to be buried by a landslide
The road was completely buried by the landslide.
- 土砂崩れの危険があるthere is a danger of a landslide
This area is at risk of landslides after heavy rain.