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もみ消す

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word もみ消す.

Dictionary

Entry

もみ消す揉み消す揉消すみけTransitiveGodan verbFreq #24300
1

to stub out (e.g. a cigarette); to crush out; to smother (fire)

2

to hush up; to cover up; to stifle; to suppress

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

extinguish, blow out, turn off, neutralize, cancel

10 strokesFrequency 345JLPT N2Grade 3

On

ショウ

Kun

き.えるけ.す

rub, massage, shampoo, debate vigorously, train, coach, worry, get in trouble

12 strokes

On

ジュウ

Kun

も.むも.める

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