“To throw a damper on” in Japanese
Short answer
To throw a damper on in Japanese is “冷ます” (samasu). Full meaning: to cool (e.g. from a high temperature to room temperature), to let cool; to dampen, to throw a damper on, to spoil.
Other ways to say “To throw a damper on” in Japanese
さます
samasu to cool (e.g. from a high temperature to room temperature), to let cool; to dampen, to throw a damper on, to spoil
冷ませる
samaseru to cool (e.g. from a high temperature to room temperature), to let cool; to dampen, to throw a damper on, to spoil
さまし
samashi to cool (e.g. from a high temperature to room temperature), to let cool; to dampen, to throw a damper on, to spoil
冷ませ
samase to cool (e.g. from a high temperature to room temperature), to let cool; to dampen, to throw a damper on, to spoil
さまさ
samasa to cool (e.g. from a high temperature to room temperature), to let cool; to dampen, to throw a damper on, to spoil
さませ
samase to cool (e.g. from a high temperature to room temperature), to let cool; to dampen, to throw a damper on, to spoil
冷まし
samashi to cool (e.g. from a high temperature to room temperature), to let cool; to dampen, to throw a damper on, to spoil
冷まそ
samaso to cool (e.g. from a high temperature to room temperature), to let cool; to dampen, to throw a damper on, to spoil
冷まさ
samasa to cool (e.g. from a high temperature to room temperature), to let cool; to dampen, to throw a damper on, to spoil
さまそ
samaso to cool (e.g. from a high temperature to room temperature), to let cool; to dampen, to throw a damper on, to spoil
冷まそふ
samasou to cool (e.g. from a high temperature to room temperature), to let cool; to dampen, to throw a damper on, to spoil
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