Japanese

おしころす
Meaning: to suppress; to stifle; to stifle one's voice
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 押し殺す 押し殺さない
Polite 押し殺します 押し殺しません
Past 押し殺した 押し殺さなかった
Polite + Past 押し殺しました 押し殺しませんでした
Te-form 押し殺して 押し殺さなくて
Potential 押し殺せる 押し殺せない
Passive 押し殺される 押し殺されない
Causative 押し殺させる 押し殺させない
Imperative 押し殺せ 押し殺すな

Handwriting

押
し
殺
す

Example

He suppressed his laughter.

Usage Notes

Commonly used for holding back emotions (laughter, tears) or keeping one's voice/breathing very quiet so as not to be noticed.

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