消
Extinguish, Blow Out JLPT N3
10 strokes · school grade 3 · frequency rank #345
Meaning
Extinguish, Blow Out, Turn Off, Neutralize, Cancel
Readings
On’yomiショウ shou
Kun’yomiき.える kieru、け.す kesu
Radical
Components
- 氵 (radical)
- 肖 — Resemblance
Example sentences
- 出発する前に必ず火を消しなさい。Be sure to put out the fire before you leave.
- 自然食は人間の消化に合っている。A natural diet is suitable for human digestion.
- 彼の収入の大部分は家賃で消える。The majority of his income goes to pay his rent.
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