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殺す

ころす

to kill

Pronunciation

Definitions

MM - #4491 Common N3
Godan verb with 'su' ending, transitive verb

1. To kill; To slay; To murder; To slaughter

2. To suppress; To block; To hamper; To destroy (e.g. talent); To eliminate (e.g. an odour); To spoil (e.g. a flavour); To kill (e.g. one's speed)

3. To suppress (a voice, feelings, etc.); To hold back; To stifle (a yawn, laugh, etc.); To hold (one's breath)

4. To put out (a runner)

5. To pawn; To put in hock

MM - #4491 Common N3

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