extinct in Japanese
extinct in Japanese is 消える, 廃れる, 死に絶える — extinct means no longer existing, especially referring to a species that has died out entirely.
extinct in Japanese
消える
Pronounced: kieru
(dated) Of fire, etc.: no longer alight; of a light, etc.: no longer shining; extinguished, quenched.
廃れる
Pronounced: sutareru
Of customs, ideas, laws and legal rights, offices, organizations, etc.: no longer existing or in use; defunct, discontinued, obsolete; specifically, of a title of nobility: no longer having any person qualified to hold it.
死に絶える
Pronounced: shinitaeru
(chiefly, biology) Of an animal or plant species, a class of people, a family, etc.: having died out completely; no longer in existence.
絶滅
Pronounced: zetsumetsu
(chiefly, biology) Of an animal or plant species, a class of people, a family, etc.: having died out completely; no longer in existence.
死ぬ
Pronounced: shinu
(geology) Of a geological feature: no longer active; specifically, of a volcano: no longer erupting.
What does "extinct" mean?
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adjective No longer existing, especially referring to a species that has died out entirely.
"The dodo has been extinct since the 17th century."
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adjective No longer active, especially referring to a volcano.
"Scientists believe the volcano has been extinct for centuries."
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extinct in a sentence
- The dodo has been extinct since the 17th century.
- Many traditional crafts have become nearly extinct.
- Scientists believe the volcano has been extinct for centuries.
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What is "extinct" in Japanese?
"extinct" in Japanese is 消える, 廃れる, 死に絶える. extinct means: No longer existing, especially referring to a species that has died out entirely.
How do you pronounce 消える?
"extinct" in Japanese is 消える, pronounced "kieru".
How do you use "extinct" in a sentence?
Example: "The dodo has been extinct since the 17th century." In Japanese, "extinct" is 消える, 廃れる, 死に絶える.
Are there other ways to say "extinct" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 5 translations listed for "extinct": 消える, 廃れる, 死に絶える, 絶滅, 死ぬ.
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