扼殺 (やくさつ) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
strangulation (with hands or arms)
Refers to killing by strangling with the hands or arms, as opposed to using a cord or other instrument. Often used in forensic or crime contexts.
背
後
から
被
害
者
を
扼
殺
し
た
。
The perpetrator strangled the victim from behind.