Meaning

Primary

Extinction

Alternative

Become Extinct

Word Type

noun, verbal noun, の adjective

Explanation

Extinction where everything is destroyed is extinction.

Reading

ぜつめつ
  • 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

全ての種の鯨が絶滅の危機に瀕している訳ではない。

Not all species of whales are endangered.

Kanji Composition