Godan verb, transitive verb

  1. to erase, to delete, to cross out.
  2. to turn off (power), to switch off.
  3. to extinguish, to put out.
  4. to bump off. Slang.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
消す けす

Contained Kanji Breakdown

extinguish, blow out, turn off
き.える ショウ け.す (3rd, N3)
water, water radical (no. 85)
さんずい
resemblance
ショウ あやか.る (9th, N1)
month, moon
つき ゲツ ガツ (1st, N5)