Quick answer
絶 is the kanji for "Sever". Its reading is た.える (taeru). This page includes example sentences and a stroke-order diagram.
Meaning
Sever
Also : Cut off · Abstain · Suppress · Peerless
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
12 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 絶 represents 'DISCONTINUE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of discontinue.
On-reading: ぜつ — remember this sound by associating it with discontinue. Kun-reading: た.える.
Example Sentences
絶滅危惧種を守る活動に参加した。
ぜつめつきぐしゅをまもるかつどうにさんかした。
I participated in activities to protect endangered species.
この種は絶滅の危機に瀕しています。
このしゅはぜつめつのききにひんしています。
This species is on the brink of extinction.
Vocabulary using 絶
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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