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殺す

to kill; to slay; to murder; to slaughter

JLPT N3 common word

Meaning

  1. v5svt
    to kill; to slay; to murder; to slaughter
  2. v5svt
    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. v5svt
    to suppress (a voice, feelings, etc.); to hold back; to stifle (a yawn, laugh, etc.); to hold (one's breath)
  4. v5svt
    to put out (a runner)
  5. v5svt
    to pawn; to put in hock

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