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めつ metsu

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ruin, Destroy

    Reading

    kunyomiほろ

    horo

    onyomiめつ

    metsu

    Parts

    Water (水)

    Example Word

    滅びる: perish. The Japanese verb '滅びる (ほろびる)' means 'to perish' or 'to be destroyed'. It is used to describe the complete destruction or downfall of something, such as a civilization, a kingdom, or even an idea. This verb carries a sense of finality and often implies a tragic or irreversible end. For example: The ancient civilization perished「古代文明は滅びた」(こだいぶんめいはほろびた). If we don't act, humanity will perish「行動しなければ、人類は滅びる」(こうどうしなければ、じんるいはほろびる). The verb can also be used metaphorically, such as when describing the end of a dream or hope.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    839

    Handwriting

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