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Definition and meaning of 断絶 - だんぜつ in Japanese

だんぜつ断絶
danzetsu

N4

1.the end or discontinuation of something.

Noun, Suru verb, Intransitive verb

その部族は数世代前に断絶した。
That tribe became extinct several generations ago.
絶滅危惧種は断絶の危機にある。
Endangered species are at risk of extinction.
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2.cutting off or breaking a connection.

Noun, Suru verb, Transitive verb, Intransitive verb

友情の断絶は悲しいことだ。
The severance of friendship is a sad thing.
二人の間には断絶が生じた。
There was a rupture between the two of them.
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3.sever or cut off completely.

Wikipedia definition

森林火災は生態系に大きな断絶をもたらす。
Forest fires cause significant disruption to ecosystems.
父と息子の間には深い断絶が生じた。
A deep rift occurred between father and son.
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