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殺す

ころす

Common

Meanings

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

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