水を差す

みずをさす

Also written 水をさす, 水を注す, 水を刺す

Meanings

1. Expression, Godan verb to pour water (into); to dilute with water
2. to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on; to put a damper on; to estrange (people)

Kanji

• 水 water. Read as みず.
• 差 gap. Read as さす.

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