取り壊し
Meanings
1
demolition; dismantling; tearing down
Refers to the act of demolishing or dismantling a building or structure. Often used in construction and urban redevelopment contexts.
The demolition of the old building has begun.
Many houses are scheduled for demolition in this area.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉の取り壊しが決まるfor the demolition of a place to be decided
It was decided that the old station building would be demolished.
- 〈建物〉を取り壊しにするto decide to demolish a building
It was decided that the aging factory would be torn down.
- 取り壊し工事demolition work
The demolition work will begin next week.
- 取り壊しを命じるto order the demolition (of something)
The city ordered the demolition of the illegal structure.