NichiDict

取り崩す

とりくずす
取崩す取りくずす
[torikuzusu]

Meanings

1.GodanTransitive

to demolish; to tear down; to pull down

2.GodanTransitive

to draw on (one's savings, etc.) little by little; to break into (a reserve fund, etc.); to eat into

Examples

老朽化した建物を取り崩した

The dilapidated building was torn down.

貯金を少しずつ取り崩している

I'm gradually dipping into my savings.

積立金を取り崩すには理事会の承認が必要だ。

Drawing down the reserve fund requires board approval.