Meaning of 消す in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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消すJLPT 5
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Kana Readingけす
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Romajikesu
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Godan verb with `su` ending, transitive verb
- Meaning
- to erase; to delete; to cross out
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to turn off power
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to extinguish; to put out
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to bump off
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Example Sentences
消す, けす used in context
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Take care to turn off lights in rooms when nobody's in them.
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The air was blocked off, extinguishing the fire.
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右上にある「バッテン」のボタンが、ウィンドウを消すボタンだよ。
The "X" button in the top right shuts the window.
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Last night you forgot to turn off the radio, didn't you?
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You had better turn off the light before you go to sleep.
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See to it that your cigarette is put out before you go to bed.
Verb Conjugations
Common conjugated forms
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Te
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Kanji found in this word
extinguish, blow out, turn off, neutralize, cancel
On: ショウ
Kun: き.える, け.す
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