押し殺す
Reading: おしころす
Meaning: to suppress, to stifle
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Example Sentence
笑い を 押し殺して 真面目 な 顔 を した
I suppressed my laughter and put on a serious face.
Usage Notes
Used for forcefully suppressing emotions or sounds.
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