取(と)り壊(こわ)し

とりこわし
noun
demolition; teardown; pulling down
1. demolition; teardown; pulling down a building
The act of deliberately destroying a building or structure in order to remove it. Commonly refers to planned demolition of old buildings to make way for new construction.
古(ふる)いビルの取(と)り壊(こわ)しが始(はじ)まった。
The demolition of the old building has begun.
この家(いえ)は来月(らいげつ)取(と)り壊(こわ)しになる予定(よてい)だ。
This house is scheduled for demolition next month.
歴史的(れきしてき)な建物(たてもの)の取(と)り壊(こわ)しに反対(はんたい)する住民(じゅうみん)が署名(しょめい)を集(あつ)めている。
Residents opposing the demolition of the historic building are collecting signatures.

The noun form of the compound verb 取(と)り壊(こわ)す (to tear down/demolish). Composed of 取(と)り (taking) + 壊(こわ)し (breaking). Commonly used in real estate, urban planning, and construction contexts.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 取(と)り壊(こわ)し工事(こうじ): demolition work
  • 取(と)り壊(こわ)しが決(き)まる: demolition is decided
  • 取(と)り壊(こわ)しになる: to be slated for demolition
  • 取(と)り壊(こわ)し費用(ひよう): demolition costs
  • 建物(たてもの)の取(と)り壊(こわ)し: demolition of a building

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 解体(かいたい): dismantling — more technical/formal, also used for organizations
  • 撤去(てっきょ): removal — removing structures, signs, or obstacles
  • 破壊(はかい): destruction — violent or unplanned destruction, not just buildings
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