This is the 8188th most frequent Japanese word.
崩れる
"崩れる" means "to collapse" or "to crumble."
In this sentence, '崩れる' is used to describe a physical phenomenon where a mountain or large landmass falls apart or collapses, indicating a structural disintegration.
山が崩れることは自然災害の一つです。
The mountain collapsing is one type of natural disaster.
Here, '崩れる' metaphorically describes plans failing or not coming to fruition, representing a breakdown or disorganization of intentions.
彼の計画が崩れてしまった。
His plans fell apart.
In this context, '崩れる' refers to the physical breaking or crumbling of an object, resulting in small fragments or pieces.