JLPT N1 Advanced
全滅
Total annihilation, complete destruction, or absolute failure.
Readings
Other forms
全滅する to be wiped out
全滅した was wiped out
1 Noun, Suru verb
Annihilation / Wiped Out
Refers to the total destruction or loss of every single member within a specific group or organization.
Example
台風 で 畑 の 作物 が 全滅 して しまっ た 。
The crops in the field were completely wiped out by the typhoon.
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2 Noun, Suru verb
Total Failure / To Bomb
Indicates a complete lack of success across all attempts, subjects, or endeavors.
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