滅 — perish; destroy
滅 means “perish; destroy”. It is a JLPT N1 kanji written with 13 strokes. On'yomi: メツ (metsu). Kun'yomi: ほろ(びる) (horobiru). You'll see it in words such as 滅びる (horobiru, “to go to ruin; to go under”).
滅
- Meaning
- perish; destroy
- On'yomi
- メツ (metsu)
- Kun'yomi
- ほろ(びる) (horobiru)
- Strokes
- 13
- Level
- JLPT N1 · set Conflict & rivalry 4
How to remember 滅
Parts: 氵 water · 戌 dog sign · 火 fire
Words with 滅
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 滅びる | ほろびる horobiru kun | to go to ruin; to go under |
| 滅ぼす | ほろぼす horobosu kun | to destroy; to overthrow |
Don't confuse it with
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