N3
たえる (taeru)
絶える
to die out; to cease; to be discontinued
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Intransitive verb. Implies something that once existed or continued, but has now stopped completely and permanently (e.g., a sound, a line of descent, a species).
📝 Example Sentences
この辺りでは、昔からの伝統が絶えてしまった。
The old traditions have died out in this area.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "絶える"!
電話中に電波が悪くなり、彼の声が急に_______しまった。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 声や音が途切れて聞こえなくなることを「絶える」と言います。
English: When a voice or sound stops completely, it 'dies out' or 'ceases' (taeru).
English: When a voice or sound stops completely, it 'dies out' or 'ceases' (taeru).
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