殺す
korosu
to kill, to slay, to murder, to slaughter
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  1. 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 (a yawn, laugh, etc.), to hold (one's breath); to put out (a runner)
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Kanji Breakdown
Kill, Slaughter, Murder, Hurt
11 strokes
How to Use This Word
U-verb (五段動詞)
Pattern
殺す (dict) → polite: -ます form → て-form → た-form

💡 Conjugate the final kana to the い-row before adding ます.

Example
よく殺すことがあります。
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