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とどめをさす

とどめを刺す

表記・読み:止めを刺す・とどめをさす

  1. 1

    to finish off; to ensure (something) is dead; to deliver the coup de grace

    expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)五段動詞(す)
  2. 2

    to put an end to; to deliver the final blow

    expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)五段動詞(す)
  3. 3

    to be the best for A

    expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)五段動詞(す)as AはBに止めを刺す