“To slay” in Japanese
Short answer
To slay in Japanese is “切り伏せる” (kirifuseru). Full meaning: to slay, to cut down (a foe).
Other ways to say “To slay” in Japanese
殺す
korosu to kill, to slay, to murder, to slaughter; 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); to suppress (a voice, feelings, etc.), to hold back, to stifle
打ち取る
uchitoru to kill (with a weapon), to slay; to defeat (an opponent), to beat; to get (a batter) out
切り殺す
kirikorosu to kill with a sword (knife, dagger, etc.), to slay, to put to the sword
討ち止める
uchitomeru to hammer into place; to end (a performance); to kill (with a gun, sword, etc.), to slay, to shoot dead, to cut down
切伏せる
kirifuseru to slay, to cut down (a foe)
斬りふせる
kirifuseru to slay, to cut down (a foe)
斬り伏せる
kirifuseru to slay, to cut down (a foe)
きりふせる
kirifuseru to slay, to cut down (a foe)
討ち果たす
uchihatasu to slay, to kill, to put to the sword
殺ろす
korosu to kill, to slay, to murder, to slaughter; 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); to suppress (a voice, feelings, etc.), to hold back, to stifle
ころす
korosu to kill, to slay, to murder, to slaughter; 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); to suppress (a voice, feelings, etc.), to hold back, to stifle
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