Word details

断つ

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

Dictionary

Entry

断つ絶つTransitiveGodan verbFreq #5453
1

to sever; to cut off

2

to suppress; to eradicate; to exterminate

3

to abstain (from); to give up

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

severance, decline, refuse, apologize, warn, dismiss, prohibit, decision, judgement, cutting

11 strokesFrequency 338JLPT N2Grade 5

On

ダン

Kun

た.つことわ.るさだ.める

discontinue, sever, cut off, abstain, interrupt, suppress, be beyond, without match, peerless, unparalleled

12 strokesFrequency 784JLPT N2Grade 5

On

ゼツ

Kun

た.えるた.やすた.つ

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