Quick answer
絶 is the kanji for "Sever / Cut Off / Abstain". A common reading is た.える (taeru). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Sever / Cut Off / Abstain
Also : Sever · Cut Off · Abstain · Suppress · Peerless · Be Beyond
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
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
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