Jiten beta

ころす
Rank #29,771

Meanings

  • 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

Readings

殺す
(>99%)
ころす
(<1%)
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