平家はついに源氏に滅ぼされた。
The Taira clan was finally destroyed by the Minamoto clan.
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The hero destroyed the demon king to save the world.
新田義貞は鎌倉幕府を滅ぼした武将の一人だ。
Nitta Yoshisada was one of the military commanders who destroyed the Kamakura Shogunate.
インカ帝国は、16世紀にスペインの征服者によって滅ぼされた。
The Inca Empire was destroyed by Spanish conquerors in the 16th century.
王は流連荒亡の日々を送り、国を滅ぼした。
The king spent his days in debauchery and ruined the country.
彼は富に任せて奢侈淫佚な生活を送り、ついに身を滅ぼした。
He indulged in luxury and debauchery using his wealth, and finally ruined himself.
Usage Notes
Often used in epic contexts (destroying an empire, enemy, etc.) or metaphorically for ruining oneself (酒で身を滅ぼす).
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