Japanese Word · Intermediate
射止める
to shoot dead
Pronunciation: [ito̞me̞ɾɯ̟]
Meaning
to shoot dead
Example
１等を射止めた数多くの人たちが集まって祝杯を挙げて喜びあっていました。
The many people who won first prize came together and toasted in celebration.
Practice tips
- Practice 射止める out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.