滅亡
Reading: めつぼう
Meaning: downfall, ruin, destruction
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Example Sentence
帝国 の 滅亡 が 近い
The empire's destruction is near.
Usage Notes
Refers to the complete destruction or end of something significant, like a civilization or empire.
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