How to say 'Cease' in Japanese | 絶える

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The Japanese word for Cease is 'Taeru', written as 絶える in Japanese.'Cease' in hiragana is たえる.

word

絶える

Meaning

Cease

Reading

たえる

taeru

Kanji

絶Break off, Extinction

Explanation

The Japanese verb '絶える (たえる)' means 'to cease' or 'to come to an end'. It is used to describe something that stops happening or existing. This verb can be used in various contexts, such as the end of a relationship, the cessation of a natural phenomenon, or the discontinuation of a tradition. For example: the rain ceased「雨が絶えた」(あめがたえた). Their communication ceased「彼らのコミュニケーションが絶えた」(かれらのコミュニケーションがたえた). It's important to note that this verb often carries a sense of finality, implying that the cessation is permanent or long-lasting.

Part Of Speech

verb

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

2675

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting

This word is an ichidan verb. To learn how it transforms in different tenses and forms, explore all its conjugations.

Kanji in the Word 絶える

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

絶

Meaning

Break off, Extinction

Hiragana in the Word 絶える

This word contains 2 Hiragana characters :

hiragana

え

Reading

hiragana

る

Reading

Words Related to 絶える Through the Kanji 絶

These 5 Words contain the Kanji 絶 as well.

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絶対に

Meaning

Absolutely

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絶対

Meaning

Absolutely

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気絶

Meaning

Fainting

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絶望

Meaning

Despair

word

絶えず

Meaning

Constantly

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'Taeru' means 'Cease' .

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