生殺し なまごろし Meanings の-adjective half-dead See also: はんごろし. Expression state of uncertainty; limbo; leaving unfinished with the intention of inflicting suffering; dragging out tortuously Kanji 生 raw. Read as なま. 殺 kill. Read as ごろし. Words containing 生殺し 蛇の生殺し (へびのなまごろし) state of uncertainty Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists