Meaning

Primary

Downfall

Alternatives

Ruin, Destruction

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

Destroy to death. If you are destroyed to this point, this will be your downfall and ruin.

Reading

めつぼう
  • 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

もしその超巨大火山が噴火をすれば、我々は滅亡を免れないだろう。

If the super volcano erupted, we would not be able to escape destruction.

Kanji Composition