English–Japanese
“demolition” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikaitai
Example
古い家の解体は来月です。furu i ie no kai tai wa rai getsu de su
The demolition of the old house is next month.
How to say “demolition” in Japanese
“Demolition” in Japanese is 解体 (kaitai).
It describes removing the parts that hold a structure, machine, or organized whole together until the original whole no longer remains.
Example sentences with 解体
解体業者は作業前に電気とガスを止めます。kai tai gyō sha wa sa gyō mae ni den ki to ga su o to me ma su
Before starting work, the demolition contractor will shut off the electricity and gas.
Tips for using 解体
- A building can be 解体 (kaitai) even when it is carefully taken apart rather than simply smashed, which helps distinguish the word from a purely destructive sense of "demolition."