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[きょう()·しゅ()]
kyoushu
noun

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[きょう()·しゅ()]
kyoushu
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English Meaning(s) for 凶手

noun
  1. assassin

Definition and Synonyms for 凶手

Assassinator a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
Synonyms: アサシン, 凶手, 刺客, 暗殺者, 殺し屋

Meanings for each kanji in 凶手

» villain; evil; bad luck; disaster
» hand

Categories 凶手 is a member of

Murderer a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
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