extinguish in Japanese
extinguish in Japanese is 打っ潰す, 絶やす, 消す — extinguish means to put out a fire or light.
extinguish in Japanese
打っ潰す
Pronounced: buttsubusu
(figurative) To put an end to (something) completely; to annihilate, to destroy.
絶やす
Pronounced: tayasu
(figurative) To put an end to (something) completely; to annihilate, to destroy.
消す
Pronounced: kesu
To stop (fire, etc.) from burning; also, to stop (light, etc.) from shining; to put out, to quench.
鎮火する
To stop (fire, etc.) from burning; also, to stop (light, etc.) from shining; to put out, to quench.
What does "extinguish" mean?
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verb To put out a fire or light.
"Firefighters worked all night to extinguish the blaze."
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verb To put a complete end to something, such as hope or a feeling.
"The setback nearly extinguished her hopes of winning."
extinguish in a sentence
- Firefighters worked all night to extinguish the blaze.
- The setback nearly extinguished her hopes of winning.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "extinguish" in Japanese?
"extinguish" in Japanese is 打っ潰す, 絶やす, 消す. extinguish means: To put out a fire or light.
How do you pronounce 打っ潰す?
"extinguish" in Japanese is 打っ潰す, pronounced "buttsubusu".
How do you use "extinguish" in a sentence?
Example: "Firefighters worked all night to extinguish the blaze." In Japanese, "extinguish" is 打っ潰す, 絶やす, 消す.
Are there other ways to say "extinguish" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "extinguish": 打っ潰す, 絶やす, 消す, 鎮火する.
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