絶やす【たやす】
Frequency rank: 18,631. – 18,701.
Also断やす【たやす】たやす
- to exterminate; to eradicate; to wipe out; to put an end to
- to let (fire) go out; to let die (e.g. flowers); to run out of
godan verb -す; transitive
Generated: This meaning refers to the total removal or destruction of something, often used in contexts of species, pests, or problems that need to be eliminated completely.
Generated: This usage implies allowing something to cease or become inactive, such as a fire extinguishing or plants dying due to lack of care.
He let the campfire go out.