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侵食 (noun)

The gradual wearing away of a surface or material by natural forces like water, wind, or ice. It can also describe a metaphorical process where one's rights, time, or market share are slowly taken away or diminished.

💬 Example

"土壌侵食です。"

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine an INVASION (侵) of hungry bugs EATING (食) away at a giant rock until it disappears. That's SHINSHOKU (erosion)...

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
浸食 侵害 腐食 摩耗 侵略
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Writing 浸食 instead of 侵食 for non-water erosion (though 侵食 is safer for everything now).

Using 侵食 to describe a sudden destruction like an explosion or earthquake.

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