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[()·めつ()]
hametsu
noun, suru verb

English Meaning(s) for 破滅

noun, suru verb
  1. ruin; destruction; fall

Definition and Synonyms for 破滅

Wrecking destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined
Synonyms: , 壊滅, , , 没落, 滅亡, 疲弊, 破壊, 破滅, 荒廃, 衰亡
Ruin reduce to ruins
Synonyms: 破滅
Fall suffer defeat, failure, or ruin
Synonyms: 倒れる, 失墜, 滅ぶ, 滅する, 滅びる, 滅亡, 破滅, 衰亡
Downfall failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
Synonyms: 凋落, 崩れ, 崩れる, 廃残, 廃滅, 挫折, 敗残, 没落, 破滅, 落ちぶれる, 落魄, 覆滅, お釈迦, 零落
Ruin an event that results in destruction
Synonyms: , , , 没落, 滅亡, 破滅, 荒廃, 衰亡
Rack the destruction or collapse of something
Synonyms: 破滅
Downfall a sudden decline in strength or number or importance
Synonyms: フォール, 下落, 不良化, 低減, 低落, 凋落, 失陥, 没落, 減少, 滅亡, 破滅, 落下, 衰亡, 転落, 降下
Dilapidation the process of becoming dilapidated
Synonyms: , , , 没落, 滅亡, 破滅, 荒廃, 衰亡
Catastrophe a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
Synonyms: にくい, カタストロフィー, 凶事, 凶変, 危難, , 厄災, 壊滅, 変災, 大厄, 大災, 大難, 天災, 奇禍, 惨事, 惨害, 惨禍, 災い, 災厄, 災害, 災禍, 災難, 破局, 破滅, , , 禍害, 禍言, , 難い
Desolation the state of being decayed or destroyed
Synonyms: 壊滅, 滅亡, 破滅, 荒廃, 衰亡
Ruin an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
Synonyms: 破滅

Meanings for each kanji in 破滅

» rend; rip; tear; break; destroy; defeat; frustrate
» destroy; ruin; overthrow; perish

Categories 破滅 is a member of

Devastation the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
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Desolate cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
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Miscarry be unsuccessful
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Failure an event that does not accomplish its intended purpose
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Demolition an event (or the result of an event) that completely destroys something
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Weakening becoming weaker
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Decay the process of gradually becoming inferior
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Hardship a state of misfortune or affliction
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Deterioration a symptom of reduced quality or strength
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Desolation the state of being decayed or destroyed
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Sample Sentences for 破滅

Suspicion is destructive of friendship.
He will eventually ruin himself.
The war brought ruin to the country.
Money ruins many.
Gambling brought about his ruin.

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