sever · extinct

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 絶 has 12 strokes and expresses severing, extinction, or an absolute state.
• Basic usage: 絶対 is read ぜったい, and 拒絶 is read きょぜつ.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• 絶対 and 拒絶
  • 絶対 means absolutely or absolute.
  • 危険な場所には絶対に入らないでください。 means “Never enter a dangerous area.”
  • 拒絶 means rejection or refusal.
  • 彼は突然の申し出をきっぱり拒絶した。 means “He firmly rejected the sudden proposal.”