Word details

撲滅

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

Dictionary

Entry

撲滅くめつNounTransitive~する VerbFreq #31708
1

eradication; extermination; destruction; suppression

Examples
科学者たちはエイズを撲滅するために懸命に努力している。
Scientists are working hard to put an end to AIDS.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

slap, strike, hit, beat, tell, speak

15 strokesFrequency 1,283JLPT N1Grade 8

On

ボク

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

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