抹殺

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 抹殺, read まっさつ, denotes the thorough erasure of the existence or trace of a record, identity, or similar thing.
• Basic usage: It describes a king erasing records from history and rules obliterating individuality.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Erasing existence or trace
  • It is stronger than hiding and suggests removing a record or individuality as though it had not existed.