Meaning of とどめを刺す in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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とどめを刺す, 止めを刺す
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Kana Readingとどめをさす
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Romajitodomewosasu
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with `su` ending
- Meaning
- to finish off; to ensure (something) is dead; to deliver the coup de grace
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to put an end to; to deliver the final blow
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to be the best for A
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Example Sentences
とどめを刺す, 止めを刺す, とどめをさす used in context
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Kanji found in this word
thorn, pierce, stab, prick, sting, calling card
On: シ
Kun: さ.す, さ.さる, さ.し, さし, とげ
8 strokes
stop, halt
On: シ
Kun: と.まる, -ど.まり, と.める, -と.める, -ど.め, とど.める, とど.め, とど.まる, や.める, や.む, -や.む, よ.す, -さ.す, -さ.し
4 strokes
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