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What does 失脚 (しっきゃく, shikkyaku) mean?

失脚 (しっきゃく, shikkyaku) means downfall, loss of position.

Quick facts
Readingしっきゃく
Romajishikkyaku
Part of speechnoun, suru verb, intransitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
しっきゃく
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonshikkyaku

downfall, loss of position

  1. 1noun · suru verb · intransitive losing one's position; losing one's standing; downfall

Example sentences

  • The minister fell from power due to corruption.

  • The regime fell from power due to a coup.

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