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息いきを殺ころす
Meanings
Expression
Verb (5-dan, す)
1. to hold one's breath; to catch one's breath
Kanji used
息
breath
殺
kill
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Conjugations...Used in: 956
Composed of
breath; breathing; concord; harmony; steam (coming off hot food, tea, etc.); (water) vapor
to kill; to slay; to suppress; to block; to suppress (a voice, feelings, etc.); to hold back
Examples (2 in total)
I held my breath and waited.
She hid behind the door and held her breath.