壊す
こわす
kowasu
JLPT N4verbVocabularyLevel 19 - JLPT N4

Quick answer

壊す (こわす (kowasu)) means "to break". It is read こわす (kowasu). This page covers its usage with example sentences.

Meaning

to break

Also : to destroy · to demolish

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Example Sentences

パソコンを壊してしまいました。

ぱそこんをこわしてしまいました。

I broke the computer.

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Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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