Small fragments of tiles or stones, often used to refer to the remains of a collapsed building, representing the remnants of structures that have been destroyed.
In a broader sense, items regarded as worthless or useless, indicating something that lacks significance or value, akin to detritus from other contexts of life.
Example:
一連の爆発で、その研究施設は瓦礫の山と化した。
The process by which a cohesive structure or organization disintegrates into disarray, leading to a complete breakdown of its components and functions.
The sudden and chaotic failure of a system, where established order is disrupted, often resulting in an irreversible state of disorder and dysfunction.
A scenario in which a previously stable and unified entity falls apart due to internal or external pressures, leading to its ultimate failure or dissolution.
A construction material made from clay mixed with sand and other additives, shaped into a rectangular form, and then fired in a kiln, commonly used in walls, pavements, and other structures.
A hardened clay product, typically reddish-brown in color, that is often used in building and construction for its durability and structural properties.
Example:
あの家はレンガ造りだ。
A material made from hardened clay, typically used to cover roofs, which can also refer to variations in modern materials like cement or metal that serve similar purposes.
A type of decorative or functional structure on roofs, which includes various shapes and forms such as round tiles or ridge tiles, and has historical significance in architectural traditions.
An item that symbolizes something of lesser value or worthlessness when compared to precious items, often used metaphorically to signify junk or debris.
A building material made by shaping and baking clay, typically used for roofing; it may come in various forms and is historically associated with traditional architecture.
A type of traditional Japanese roofing tile that can also refer to similar materials used in modern construction; various styles include decorative elements such as demon tiles.
An edible treat shaped like roofing tiles, originally from the Kansai region, made from flour and eggs.
Example:
このジャムの正味重量は２００グラムです。