N2
ほろぼす (horobosu)
滅ぼす
to destroy, to ruin, to overthrow (transitive)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
A transitive verb meaning to cause something to perish or be destroyed. Used when an agent actively brings about the destruction of another entity.
📝 Example Sentences
敵国を滅ぼすために戦った。
They fought to destroy the enemy nation.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "滅ぼす"!
その疫病は、多くの人々を_______した。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「疫病が多くの人々の命を奪った」という意味なので、他動詞の「滅ぼす」が適切です。
English: Since the meaning is 'the epidemic took many lives,' the transitive verb '滅ぼす' (to destroy) is appropriate.
English: Since the meaning is 'the epidemic took many lives,' the transitive verb '滅ぼす' (to destroy) is appropriate.
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