How to say "smashing" in Japanese
Choosing the right word
- 撃破げきはnoun, suru verb, transitive verbSmashing in the sense of crushing or destroying an opponent — utterly defeating an enemy force, rival, or target in battle or competition, rather than physically breaking an object.
- 激突げきとつnoun, suru verb, intransitive verbCovers 'smashing (into)': a violent crash or collision, as when vehicles ram each other or something smashes into a wall or obstacle.
- 破砕はさいnoun, suru verb, transitive verb, intransitive verbFor physically smashing or crushing something into pieces — breaking up solid material such as rock, concrete, or waste, often with machinery.
- 粉砕ふんさいnoun, suru verb, transitive verbReducing something to small pieces or powder — grinding it fine — and, figuratively, demolishing something such as an argument, plan, or ambition.
Pick by what gets smashed: an opponent (撃破), a violent collision (激突), material broken into pieces (破砕), or something ground fine or demolished, literally or figuratively (粉砕); none covers 'smashing' meaning 'excellent'.
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