Jimetsu

自滅 (Jimetsu) is a Japanese noun meaning “self-destruction, ruining oneself, natural decay, perishing naturally”.

Meanings

  1. noun, suru verb, intransitive verbself-destruction; ruining oneself
  2. noun, suru verb, intransitive verbnatural decay; perishing naturally

Examples

  • Present-day Japan is going down the route to self destruction, isn't it?

Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).

Kanji in 自滅

oneselfdestroy

Related words

myselfsuicidefreedomself-confidenceone's homenaturallyoneself(one's) selfclockpride (in one's achievements, possessions, etc.)naturebicycle