壊滅
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 壊滅
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.
Kanji in this Word
壊
16 strokes
Frequency: 727
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
demolition
break
destroy
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カイ
エ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
こわ.す
こわ.れる
やぶ.る
滅
13 strokes
Frequency: 1222
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
destroy
ruin
overthrow
perish
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
メツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ほろ.びる
ほろ.ぶ
ほろ.ぼす
潰
15 strokes
Grade 8
Meanings
crush
smash
break
dissipate
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カイ
エ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つぶ.す
つぶ.れる
つい.える
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