とどめをす【とどめをさす】

Frequency rank: 10,283. – 10,302.
    expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.); Godan verb with 'su' ending
  1. to finish off; to ensure (something) is dead; to deliver the coup de grace
  2. to put an end to; to deliver the final blow
  3. to be the best for Aas ＡはＢに止めを刺す
Forms
  • とどめをす【とどめをさす】Frequency rank: 10,283. – 10,302.
  • めをす【とどめをさす】Frequency rank: 10,283. – 10,302.
  • とどめをさすFrequency rank: 38,768. – 39,308.
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. to finish off; to ensure (something) is dead; to deliver the coup de grace
    2. This meaning refers to delivering a definitive action or blow that leads to the end of something, often used in a context where someone finishes off an opponent or situation that is already deteriorating.
    He was already weakened, so he finished him off with a single blow.
    When the enemy leader fell, his comrades delivered the final blow.
  2. to put an end to; to deliver the final blow
    3. This meaning emphasizes the action of concluding a situation or conflict, often used in scenarios related to competitive events or conflicts where one side decisively wins.
    At the end of the match, he delivered the final blow and secured victory.
    She put an end to the debate with that statement.
  3. to be the best for A
    4. In this context, it refers to a situation or action being the most advantageous or optimal for someone or something, often implying that it is the peak or ultimate choice.
    This product is of high quality, and it’s the best choice to go with.
    This plan is the best choice for us.
Generated collocations (experimental)
to finish offthe moment of the final blowto deliver the coup de grace to the enemyto be finished offto put an end to a hopeless situationto deliver the final blow in a matchto finish off with a decisive blowhis statement delivered the final blowto prepare to finish offto deliver the final blow to the script
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