Jisho

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Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
1. to die out; to peter out; to become extinct
  • いま
  • もう
  • このしゅこの種の
  • ちょう
  • 絶えて
  • しまっている
Butterflies of this species are now extinct.
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
2. to cease; to be stopped; to be discontinued; to be cut off
  • この
  • しゅうかん習慣
  • 絶えて
  • ひさ久しい
This custom became extinct a long time ago.
Other forms
断える 【たえる】

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