Meaning

Primary

Abolition

Alternatives

Elimination, Extinction

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

Something that is obsolete will end in extinction. Join in the calls for its abolition, elimination and extinction, whatever it is.

Reading

はいぜつ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

核廃絶運動家たちは、核兵器を廃絶することは実現可能だと信じている。

The anti-nuclear movement believes that the abolition of nuclear weapons is feasible.

Kanji Composition