取とり壊こわす

godan verb (-su), transitive verb

demolish; tear down; pull down

Used for buildings and structures; implies intentional dismantling or destruction, often in construction or redevelopment contexts.

• 古ふるいビルを取とり壊こわして、新あたらしいマンションを建たてる計けい画かくだ。

  There is a plan to demolish the old building and build a new apartment complex.

• 地じ震しんで被ひ害がいを受うけた家か屋おくは、安あん全ぜんのために取とり壊こわされた。

  The houses damaged by the earthquake were torn down for safety.