粉々

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Alternative writings: 粉粉
JLPT:N1
Frequency:
1

Pulverized into tiny pieces; shattered to bits. Also used figuratively to mean completely ruined.

Na-AdjectiveNoun

Examples

皿を落として粉々に割ってしまった。

I dropped the plate and shattered it into pieces.

窓ガラスが衝撃で粉々になった。

The window glass was smashed into tiny fragments by the impact.

その失敗で彼の計画は粉々になった。

That failure completely ruined his plan.