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severance
NounSuru VerbIntransitive VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. extinction (e.g. of a family)
  2. 2. dying out
  3. 3. severance (e.g. of relations)
  4. 4. Danzetsu
This noun refers to a complete break, severance, or cutoff, such as the ending of a relationship, communication, or connection between people or groups. It carries a strong sense of finality and is used in contexts ranging from severed family ties to the breakdown of diplomatic relations between countries.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

According to reports, "there is a possibility that the ancient bloodline has died out."

Sentence 2

Wait, our family line is on the verge of dying out? Seriously?

Sentence 3

And yet, the moment a tradition disappears — it's surprisingly quiet.

Sentence 4

Grandma laughed and said, "This family line nearly died out, you know."

Sentence 5

Yeah, that family died out, didn't they — no heir and all.