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“cease” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitodaeru

Example

村との連絡が途絶えます。mura to no ren raku ga to da e ma su

Contact with the village ceases.

Illustration for 途絶える (cease)

How to say “cease” in Japanese

“Cease” in Japanese is 途絶える (todaeru).

Describes a connection, flow, or activity coming to an end or being cut off so that it no longer continues.

Full entry for 途絶える: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 途絶える

長年続いてきた祭りの伝統が途絶えました。naga nen tsuzu i te ki ta matsu ri no den tō ga to da e ma shi ta

The tradition of a festival that had continued for many years has died out.

Tips for using 途絶える

  • The verb 途絶える (todaeru) usually takes an ongoing flow such as communication, traffic, or supplies as its subject rather than naming an agent who interrupts it.

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