失脚
しっきゃく
shikyaku
nounVocabularyExtra vocab 4 — supplementary

Quick answer

失脚 (しっきゃく (shikyaku)) means "Downfall". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.

Meaning

Downfall

Also : Fall from power · Losing one's position · Overthrow

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Example Sentences

彼の失脚はとても唐突だった。

かれのしっきゃくはとてもとうとつだった。

His downfall was very sudden.

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Last updated Jun 17, 2026

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