JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
滅 — destroy
- Reading
- メツ・ほろ.びる・ほろ.ぶ・ほろ.ぼす
- Meaning
- destroy; ruin; overthrow; perish
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
滅 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is メツ・ほろ.びる・ほろ.ぶ・ほろ.ぼす and it means destroy; ruin; overthrow; perish. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
滅 appears in everyday japanese words such as 全滅 (annihilation), 滅亡 (downfall) and 絶滅 (destruction).
Japanese words containing 滅
Frequently asked questions
What does 滅 mean in Japanese?
滅 means destroy; ruin; overthrow; perish in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 滅 read?
滅 is read メツ・ほろ.びる・ほろ.ぶ・ほろ.ぼす. Reading it inside real words — 全滅 and 滅亡 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 滅 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 滅 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 滅 in a word?
A common word containing 滅 is 全滅 (ぜんめつ) — "annihilation". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 滅 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 滅 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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