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とどめを刺す
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word とどめを刺す.
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1
to finish off; to ensure (something) is dead; to deliver the coup de grace
Examples
ライオンが獲物に一撃でとどめを刺した。
The lion put an end to his prey with one stroke.
2
to put an end to; to deliver the final blow
3
As ＡはＢに止めを刺す
to be the best for A
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