Mnemonic
A storm sweeps in, driving a wild dog through the village. The dog knocks over lanterns, spreading fire everywhere. Together, they destroy everything—nothing remains but ash and silence.
Additional thoughts
Picture the chaos: howling wind, a panicked dog, flames leaping from roof to roof. The triple threat leaves total annihilation—storm, dog, and fire combining into unstoppable destruction.Quick recall
A storm drives a dog that spreads fire, and together they destroy everything.Details
The keyword for 滅 is destroy. This kanji conveys the sense of complete annihilation, ruin, or extinction—going beyond mere damage to imply something being wiped out entirely. It is used in contexts ranging from the destruction of nations and civilizations to the extinguishing of fires or the perishing of life. The character carries a strong sense of finality, suggesting that what is destroyed ceases to exist.
- On'yomi
- めつ
- Kun'yomi
- ほろ.びる、ほろ.ぶ、ほろ.ぼす