Meaning

Primary

Erosion

Alternative

Corrosion

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

Something that invades and eats away at something is something that causes erosion and corrosion.

Reading

しんしょく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

木々を切り倒すことで、土壌の侵食が引き起こされることがあります。

Chopping down trees can cause soil erosion.

Kanji Composition