殺す
N3ころす
[korosu]
Definitions
1.Godan verb with 'su' ending; transitive verb
to kill; to slay; to murder; to slaughter
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
Example Sentences
虫を殺すのは気が引けるので逃した。
I feel reluctant to kill insects.
才能を殺すような環境だ。
It's an environment that stifles talent.
時間を殺すために本を読んだ。
I read a book to kill time.