“Killing” in Japanese
Short answer
Killing in Japanese is “殺生” (sesshou). Full meaning: killing, destruction of life; cruel, heartless, callous, brutal.
Other ways to say “Killing” in Japanese
殺害
satsugai killing, murder
殺し
koroshi murder, killing, murderer
賊害
zokugai harm, killing, destruction at the hands of rebels
ゴロシ
goroshi murder, killing, murderer
コロシ
koroshi murder, killing, murderer
大勝ち
oogachi great victory, big win, huge profit, killing
殺処分
satsushobun culling, putting down, slaughtering, killing
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