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Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'su' ending
1. to pour water (into); to dilute with water
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'su' ending
2. to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on; to put a damper on; to estrange (people)Idiomatic expression
  • ひと
  • はなし
  • 水を差さないで
  • くれ
Don't throw a wet blanket over our conversation.
Other forms
水をさす 【みずをさす】水を注す 【みずをさす】水を刺す 【みずをさす】
Notes
水を刺す: Irregular kanji usage.

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