ころす

殺 す

Common word

  1. Godan verb with 'su' ending, transitive verb

    to kill, to slay, to murder, to slaughter

    • おまえはオレを殺そうとしている。
      You are trying to kill me.

  2. Godan verb with 'su' ending, transitive verb

    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. Godan verb with 'su' ending, transitive verb

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

  4. Godan verb with 'su' ending, transitive verb

    to put out (a runner)

  5. Godan verb with 'su' ending, transitive verb

    to pawn, to put in hock