noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
demolition; dismantling; disassembly
Physical taking apart of structures, machines, or objects. Can be used both transitively and intransitively.
古いビルを解体する工事が始まった。
Work to demolish the old building has begun.
I dismantled the PC and took out the parts.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
Abstract use for disbanding organizations, companies, groups, or systems. Often used in formal or business contexts.
その団体は資金不足で解体された。
The organization was dissolved due to lack of funds.
会社の解体に伴い、全従業員が解雇された。
With the dissolution of the company, all employees were laid off.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
dissection; dismemberment
Specifically for cutting apart a body; often used in forensic or medical contexts. Compare with 解剖 (かいぼう), which is the standard term for anatomical dissection.
See also: 解剖
犯人は被害者の遺体を解体した。
The criminal dismembered the victim's body.
法医学者は遺体を解体して死因を調べた。
The forensic scientist dissected the body to investigate the cause of death.