This is the 7021st most frequent Japanese word.
メルトダウン
"メルトダウン" (meltdown) refers to a severe overheating of a nuclear reactor core, leading to the melting of its components.
Here, 'メルトダウン' refers to a technical term indicating the melting of the reactor core due to overheating.
原子力発電所の冷却システムが故障すると、メルトダウンが発生する可能性があります。
When the cooling system of a nuclear power plant fails, a meltdown could occur.
In this context, 'メルトダウン' metaphorically describes a situation of severe dysfunction and breakdown among the people involved.
プロジェクトの進行が急速に混乱し、チームメンバーたちの間でメルトダウンが起きました。
The project's progress rapidly became chaotic, leading to a meltdown among the team members.
Here, 'メルトダウン' is used colloquially to indicate an emotional breakdown or crisis faced by an individual.