JMdict: 1897720

とどめを刺す 【とどめをさす】

  1. [exp,v5s] to finish off; to ensure (something) is dead; to deliver the coup de grace
  2. [exp,v5s] to put an end to; to deliver the final blow
  3. [exp,v5s] to be the best for A
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Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings
刺 Thorn, Pierce, Stab, Prick, Sting, Calling Card シ さ.す, さ.さる, さ.し, さし, とげ