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滅ぼす (verb)

To destroy, to ruin, or to annihilate (transitive form of 滅びる).

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'HORROR' (horo) 'BOSS' (bosu) who wants to DESTROY everything.

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'ga' with horobosu. → Using 'wo' (を) with horobosu.

Confusing horobosu with kowasu. → Using kowasu for small objects.

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