絶滅 | Japanese meaning

絶滅【ぜつめつ】

Frequency rank: 14,223. – 14,262.

Alsoぜつめつ

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru

extinction; extermination

This meaning refers to the complete disappearance of a species or group of organisms, often due to environmental changes, human activity, or other factors. It carries a sense of irreversible loss.

This animal is on the brink of extinction.

eradication; stamping out; wiping out

This meaning emphasizes the act of completely eliminating something, often associated with pests or problems that are considered undesirable.

The government is working to eradicate malaria.

Example sentences33 results

The polar bear, which lives on the polar ice-cap, will lose its home and die out.

Tatoeba

Their job is to exterminate rats and mice.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

絶滅【ぜつめつ】

しにたえる死に絶えること。すっかりほろぶ滅ぶこと。すべて全てのとうがい当該しゅ種がしょうめつ消滅すること。

なくす無くすこと。のこら残らずしょうめつ消滅させること。こすう個数をぜろゼロにすること。

Wiktionary

絶滅【ぜつめつ】

Frequency rank: 14,223. – 14,262.

Alsoぜつめつ

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru

extinction; extermination

This meaning refers to the complete disappearance of a species or group of organisms, often due to environmental changes, human activity, or other factors. It carries a sense of irreversible loss.