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水(みず)をさす
Rank #77,681

Meanings

  • expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'su' ending
    1. to pour water (into); to dilute with water
  • expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'su' ending, idiomatic expression
    2. to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on; to put a damper on; to estrange (people)

Readings

水を差す
(53%)
水をさす
(44%)
水を注す
(1%)
水を刺す
(0%)
みずをさす
(0%)
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