絶える
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 絶える
1
to die out; to peter out; to become extinct
Examples
いまはもうこの種のちょうは絶えてしまっている。
Butterflies of this species are now extinct.
2
to cease; to be stopped; to be discontinued; to be cut off
Examples
この習慣は絶えて久しい。
This custom became extinct a long time ago.
Kanji in this Word
絶
12 strokes
Frequency: 784
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
discontinue
sever
cut off
abstain
interrupt
suppress
be beyond
without match
peerless
unparalleled
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゼツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
た.える
た.やす
た.つ
断
11 strokes
Frequency: 338
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
severance
decline
refuse
apologize
warn
dismiss
prohibit
decision
judgement
cutting
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ダン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
た.つ
ことわ.る
さだ.める
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