絶滅
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Noun meaning 'extinction' or 'destruction' of a species or phenomenon. Often used in scientific or environmental contexts, e.g., 『絶滅する』 (zetsumetsu suru, 'to go extinct') as a suru-verb.
Theme
At a university library, User and their friend Ken, an environmental science student, discuss a documentary about endangered species they watched last night.
絶滅
ぜつめつ
extinction
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
Imagine a species going extinct, like a dinosaur vanishing forever. The word sounds like 'zetsu' (絶, 'cut off') and 'metsu' (滅, 'destroy') — think 'cut off and destroyed' → 絶滅 (zetsumetsu, 'extinction').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『絶滅危惧種』 (zetsumetsu kigu shu, 'endangered species') is a common term in environmental discussions, highlighting concerns about biodiversity loss and conservation efforts.
Forms
Base: 絶滅Noun meaning 'extinction' or 'destruction' of a species or phenomenon. Often used in scientific or environmental contexts, e.g., 『絶滅する』 (zetsumetsu suru, 'to go extinct') as a suru-verb.