This is the 7580th most frequent Japanese word.
切り崩し
"切り崩し" means dismantling, breaking down, or undermining something.
In this sentence, '切り崩し' is used metaphorically to represent breaking down or dismantling a defense or opposition.
彼らは敵の防御を切り崩し、進撃しました。
They broke through the enemy's defenses and advanced.
Here, '切り崩し' denotes systematically addressing and resolving a problematic situation.
新しい政策が課題を切り崩すことを目指しています。
The new policy aims to tackle and dismantle the issues.
In this context, '切り崩し' implies overcoming obstacles or barriers, specifically in a competitive scenario.