godan verb (-su), transitive verb
Used for overwhelming an opponent's defense or resistance, often in military, sports, or competitive contexts.
敵の守備を打ち崩す。
Break down the enemy's defense.
強豪チームを打
They defeated the strong team and won the championship.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
knock out the pitcher
Baseball term: to drive the opposing pitcher from the mound by getting consecutive hits.
初回に相手の先発を打ち崩した。
They knocked out the opposing starter in the first inning.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
Used for demolishing an established idea, theory, or common belief through argument or evidence.
その研究は従来の定説を打ち崩した。
That research refuted the conventional theory.
彼の主張を打ち崩す証拠が出てきた。
Evidence emerged that broke down his argument.