退治
たいじ extermination; elimination
Why it means this
退 (drive back) + 治 (subdue) — exterminating a menace — pests, bandits, an ogre (害虫退治; 鬼退治).
Breakdown
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たいじ extermination; elimination
退 (drive back) + 治 (subdue) — exterminating a menace — pests, bandits, an ogre (害虫退治; 鬼退治).
Each character links to its full entry — origin story, stroke order, and readings.