Word details

壊滅

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 壊滅.

Dictionary

Entry

壊滅いめつ潰滅NounIntransitive~する VerbFreq #8444
1

(complete) destruction; annihilation; devastation

Examples
壊滅そのものが豊かな生命を生む。
Mere decay produces richer life.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

demolition, break, destroy

16 strokesFrequency 727JLPT N1Grade 8

On

カイ

Kun

こわ.すこわ.れるやぶ.る

destroy, ruin, overthrow, perish

13 strokesFrequency 1,222JLPT N1Grade 8

On

メツ

Kun

ほろ.びるほろ.ぶほろ.ぼす

crush, smash, break, dissipate

15 strokesGrade 8

On

カイ

Kun

つぶ.すつぶ.れるつい.える

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