潰れ
Freq.FrequencyTop 10,000
Meanings
1
usually written using kana alone
Refers to the state or result of something being crushed, collapsed, or ruined, often physically or metaphorically.
The collapse of the house was severe due to the earthquake.
Many people lost their jobs due to the company's collapse.
2
usually written using kana aloneprinting
Technical term in printing for a break in a line, letter, or character, such as a line break or a broken glyph.
In this font, the breaks in the characters are noticeable.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉の潰れthe crushing/collapse of X
The old building was badly crushed in the earthquake.
- 字の潰れa break/blur in a printed character
This printing has noticeably broken characters.