Word details
断絶
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 断絶.
Dictionary
Entry
1
extinction (e.g. of a family); dying out; discontinuation
2
Transitive verb
severance (e.g. of relations); rupture; breaking off; (generation) gap
Examples
その国は米国との外交関係を断絶した。
That country broke off diplomatic relations with the United States.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
断
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
絶
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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