English–Japanese
“ruin” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajihametsu
Example
その会社は破滅に向かっています。so no gai sha wa ha metsu ni mu ka tte i ma su
That company is heading for ruin.
How to say “ruin” in Japanese
“Ruin” in Japanese is 破滅 (hametsu).
Describes a state in which something loses its ability to continue or recover and is headed for complete ruin.
Example sentences with 破滅
無理な投資は家計を破滅に追い込みます。mu ri na tō shi wa ka kei o ha metsu ni o i ko mi ma su
Reckless investment can drive a household into ruin.
Tips for using 破滅
- In Japanese, 破滅 (hametsu) often describes an irreversible outcome, so a company may be heading for ruin before it has actually collapsed.