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打ち消す (uchikesu)
打ち消す
romaji: uchikesuto deny; to contradict; to negate (esp. a sound); to drown out
打ち消す
Quick Meaning
打ち消す means "to deny; to contradict; to negate (esp. a sound); to drown out".
Reading
- Furigana: Add kana reading during review if this word uses kanji.
- Romaji: uchikesu
Study Flow
First read 打ち消す aloud, then connect the sound "uchikesu" with the meaning "to deny; to contradict; to negate (esp. a sound); to drown out".
Recall Practice
- Cover the English and say the meaning of 打ち消す.
- Cover the Japanese and write the word for "to deny; to contradict; to negate (esp. a sound); to drown out".
- Say the romaji aloud: uchikesu.
Mini Sentence Drill
Write one short sentence using 打ち消す. Keep the sentence simple, then upgrade it with a time word or place word.
Next Step
Add this word to your review queue and revisit it inside a real sentence.
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