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VocabJLPT N5

to kill

Godan VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to kill
2. to slay
3. to suppress
4. to suppress (a voice, feelings, etc.)

This verb means "to kill" and is a strong, serious word used to describe taking someone's life. You will often encounter it in news, fiction, or dramatic contexts rather than everyday conversation.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Today I smiled again and buried my feelings.

Sentence 2

"Who killed her?" my friend asked.

Sentence 3

I want to stop killing my own dreams.

Sentence 4

"I didn't kill him," he said.

Sentence 5

I wonder why there are people who kill others.