Japanese

ぜつめつ
Meaning: extinction; extermination
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

絶
滅

Example sentences

Dinosaurs became extinct several million years ago.
絶滅の危機に瀕している動物たちを保護する必要がある。
We need to protect animals that are on the verge of extinction.
絶滅の危殆に瀕している動植物を保護する。
Protect animals and plants that are on the brink of extinction.
シロサイは絶滅の危機に瀕している。
The white rhinoceros is on the verge of extinction.

Usage Notes

Refers to the complete disappearance of a species or group, or the act of eradicating something entirely.

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