No. 4,786 in Japanese
殺さ
"殺さ" means "to kill."
In a sentence
彼は虫を殺さないように努力する。
He makes an effort not to kill insects.
In this sentence, "殺さ" (korosa) is derived from the verb "殺す" (korosu) meaning "to kill." It reflects an action to avoid.
その計画は私の創造性を殺さない。
The plan does not stifle my creativity.
Here, "殺さ" metaphorically represents stifling or suppressing, connected to non-literal interpretation of the verb "殺す."
決して殺さない約束を交わした。
We made a promise never to kill.
In this context, "殺さ" refers explicitly to the act of killing, used in a negated context and linked to a promise.
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