絶滅
The state or process of a species, family, or larger group being or becoming extinct. A high-frequency word in IELTS Academic reading passages about biodiversity.
Exemples
3 sur 5恐竜は数千万年前に絶滅した。
Dinosaurs went extinct tens of millions of years ago.
絶滅危惧種を保護する法律が制定された。
Laws to protect endangered species were enacted.
このままだと、その鳥は絶滅しちゃうよ。
At this rate, that bird will go extinct.
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Zetsu (discontinue) + Metsu (destroy). Discontinued and destroyed forever.
Quiz rapide
環境破壊が進むと、多くの生物が（ ）する恐れがある。
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : 絶滅
Exemples
恐竜は数千万年前に絶滅した。
everydayDinosaurs went extinct tens of millions of years ago.
絶滅危惧種を保護する法律が制定された。
academicLaws to protect endangered species were enacted.
このままだと、その鳥は絶滅しちゃうよ。
informalAt this rate, that bird will go extinct.
生物多様性の喪失は、絶滅速度の加速に起因する。
formalThe loss of biodiversity is caused by the acceleration of extinction rates.
わが社は絶滅危惧種の支援活動を行っています。
businessOur company is conducting support activities for endangered species.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
絶滅寸前
on the verge of extinction
絶滅収容所
extermination camp (historical context)
絶滅した動物
extinct animal
Souvent confondu avec
消滅 refers to things or phenomena disappearing; 絶滅 specifically refers to life forms dying out completely.
Notes d'usage
Often paired with 'kiki' (crisis) to form 'zetsumetsu no kiki'.
Erreurs courantes
Don't use 絶滅 for a business going under; use '倒産' or '消滅' instead.
Astuce mémo
Zetsu (discontinue) + Metsu (destroy). Discontinued and destroyed forever.
Origine du mot
From 'zetsu' (to cut off/end) and 'metsu' (to perish/destroy).
Modèles grammaticaux
Quiz rapide
環境破壊が進むと、多くの生物が（ ）する恐れがある。
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : 絶滅
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