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姿を消す

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 姿を消す

すがたをけす
Expression
Godan verb
Freq #3544
1

Idiomatic expression

to disappear; to vanish

Examples
いろいろな動物が地球上から姿を消した
Many kinds of animals have vanished from the earth.

Kanji in this Word

姿
9 strokes
Frequency: 441
JLPT N1
Grade 6

Meanings

figure
form
shape

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
すがた
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
しな
10 strokes
Frequency: 345
JLPT N2
Grade 3

Meanings

extinguish
blow out
turn off
neutralize
cancel

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
き.える
け.す
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