退治
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Noun meaning 'extermination' or 'subjugation'. Often used as a suru-verb in phrases like 『退治する』 (taiji suru, 'to exterminate').
Theme
User and their neighbor, Aiko, are talking about pest control in their apartment building's garden.
退治
たいじ
extermination
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
Think of a hero exterminating monsters: 'tai-ji' sounds like 'tie-gee' — you tie up the gee (monster) to exterminate it!
Cultural Note
『退治』 (taiji) is commonly used in folklore and media, such as stories about heroes exterminating demons or pests, like in the tale of 『桃太郎』 (Momotarou, 'Peach Boy') who goes to exterminate ogres.
Forms
Base: 退治Noun meaning 'extermination' or 'subjugation'. Often used as a suru-verb in phrases like 『退治する』 (taiji suru, 'to exterminate').