壊滅的 (かいめつてき) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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na-adjective
devastating; catastrophic; crushing
Describes damage, defeat, or destruction that is overwhelming and complete. Often used with nouns like 被害 (damage), 打撃 (blow), or 結果 (result).
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The team suffered a crushing defeat.
destroy, ruin, overthrow
的bull's eye, mark, target Similar words
- 壊滅
壊滅 is a noun meaning 'destruction' or 'annihilation'; 壊滅的 is the adjectival form meaning 'devastating'.
- 破壊的
破壊的 also means 'destructive', but focuses more on the act of destroying rather than the overwhelming result.
Etymology
Formed from 壊滅 (destruction) + 的 (-like, -ish). 壊滅 is a Sino-Japanese compound of 壊 (break, destroy) and 滅 (destroy, perish).
