Meaning

Primary

Assassination

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

A dark kill is an assassination. It's done by someone who is in a ninja outfit and dark, hiding in the shadows for his moment to strike.

Reading

あんさつ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 暗殺成功

    successful assassination

    暗殺者

    assassin

    暗殺作戦

    assassination plan

Context Sentences

そのヤクザの組長は暗殺されてしまいました。

That yakuza boss ended up getting assassinated.

もう暗殺教室の映画は見ましたか?

Have you already watched the Assassination Classroom movie?

ねぇ、ビエト!どうやってこんなに面白い暗殺計画を思いついたの?

Hey, Viet! How did you come up with such a unique assassination plan?

Kanji Composition