興を削ぐ

きょうをそぐ

Also written 興をそぐ, 興を殺ぐ

Meanings

1. Expression, Godan verb to spoil the mood; to dampen the fun; to put a damper on; to throw cold water on

Kanji

• 興 interest. Read as キョウ.
• 削 shave. Read as そぐ.

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