絶
Kanji · N2
絶 / discontinue
Kanji for discontinue, sever, or cut off.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ゼツ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | た.える、た.やす、た.つ | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
絶 carries the meaning discontinue, sever, or cut off.
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Common compounds with 絶
凄絶せいぜつextremely gruesome / lurid / violent
絶景ぜっけいsuperb view / picturesque scenery
絶滅ぜつめつextinction / extermination
絶やすたやすto exterminate / to eradicate / to wipe out
絶叫ぜっきょうscream / shriek / shout
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