断絶（だんぜつ）
JLPT N1 · noun
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, then stays high with no drop
Meaning: severance / break
Example sentences
- 両国の交流が断絶する。 — Exchange between the two countries comes to a halt.
- 世代間の断絶を防ぐ。 — Prevent a rift between generations.
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