噛み殺す
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 噛み殺す
1
to stifle a smile, yawn, etc.
Examples
私はあくびをかみ殺した。
I suppressed a yawn.
2
to bite to death
Kanji in this Word
噛
15 strokes
Frequency: 2399
Meanings
chew
bite
gnaw
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
ゴウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
か.む
か.じる
殺
10 strokes
Frequency: 581
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
kill
murder
butcher
slice off
split
diminish
reduce
spoil
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
サツ
サイ
セツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ころ.す
-ごろ.し
そ.ぐ
あや.める
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