English–Japanese

“crush” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitsubusu

Example

ぶどうを潰します。bu dō o tsubu shi ma su

I crush grapes.

Illustration for 潰す (crush)

How to say “crush” in Japanese

“Crush” in Japanese is 潰す (tsubusu).

Describes applying force to an object until it loses its shape, whether it is crushed, flattened, or smashed.

Full entry for 潰す: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 潰す

空き缶を手で潰します。a ki kan o te de tsubu shi ma su

I crush an empty can by hand.

Tips for using 潰す

  • In everyday conversation, 時間を潰す (jikan o tsubusu) means spending time until it passes, so the object can be time rather than a physical thing.

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