downfall in Japanese
downfall in Japanese is 滅亡, 最期, 衰亡 — downfall means a sudden loss of power, status, or success.
downfall in Japanese
滅亡
Pronounced: metsubō
A precipitous decline in fortune; death or rapid deterioration, as in status or wealth.
最期
Pronounced: saigo
A precipitous decline in fortune; death or rapid deterioration, as in status or wealth.
衰亡
Pronounced: suibō
A precipitous decline in fortune; death or rapid deterioration, as in status or wealth.
致命傷
Pronounced: chimeishō
The cause of such a fall; a critical blow or error.
What does "downfall" mean?
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noun A sudden loss of power, status, or success.
"Corruption charges led to the mayor's downfall."
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noun The specific cause of such a collapse.
"His arrogance was ultimately his downfall."
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downfall in a sentence
- Corruption charges led to the mayor's downfall.
- Pride turned out to be the CEO's downfall.
- His arrogance was ultimately his downfall.
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What is "downfall" in Japanese?
"downfall" in Japanese is 滅亡, 最期, 衰亡. downfall means: A sudden loss of power, status, or success.
How do you pronounce 滅亡?
"downfall" in Japanese is 滅亡, pronounced "metsubō".
How do you use "downfall" in a sentence?
Example: "Corruption charges led to the mayor's downfall." In Japanese, "downfall" is 滅亡, 最期, 衰亡.
Are there other ways to say "downfall" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "downfall": 滅亡, 最期, 衰亡, 致命傷.
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