取り壊し

とりこわし
Alternative writings: 取壊し, 取り毀し, 取毀し
Frequency:
1

The act of demolishing or dismantling a building or structure, often for redevelopment or because it is old.

Noun

Examples

古い倉庫は来月取り壊しになる。

The old warehouse will be demolished next month.

取り壊しの音が夜まで続いて眠れなかった。

The noise from the demolition continued until night so I couldn't sleep.

政府は再開発のためにこの地区の取り壊しを決定した。

The government decided to demolish this area for redevelopment.