VOCABULARY
絶つ
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to sever / to cut off (communication)
sever, cut off, discontinue, abstain from, give up
verb
Example sentences
彼は家族との連絡を絶った。
He cut off contact with his family.
健康のために酒を絶つことにした。
I decided to abstain from alcohol for my health.
遭難者は山中で消息を絶った。
The missing person's whereabouts were cut off in the mountains.
敵の補給路を絶たなければならない。
We must sever the enemy's supply lines.
Practice exercises
1
彼は世間との関わりを完全に絶った。
He completely severed his connection with society.
Answer
絶った絶ちました
2
事故の後、消息を絶っていた登山者が発見された。
After the accident, the climber who had been out of contact was found.
Answer
絶って絶っていました
3
彼は俗世間との縁を絶って、山奥で暮らし始めた。
He severed his ties with the secular world and began living deep in the mountains.
Answer
絶って
4
彼は家族との連絡を絶つ。
He cuts off communication with his family.
Answer
絶つ絶ちます
5
友人との連絡を絶つ。
I cut off contact with my friend.
Answer
絶つ絶ちます