This is the 9490th most frequent Japanese word.
粉砕
"粉砕" means "pulverization" or "crushing into powder."
粉砕 is used to describe physical shattering of an object.
ガラスが床に落ちて粉砕した。
The glass fell to the floor and shattered.
粉砕 is metaphorically used to indicate complete defeat or dismantling.
敵の策略を粉砕する計画を立てた。
We made a plan to crush the enemy's schemes.
粉砕 is employed in a scientific context referring to grinding or pulverizing a material.