killing

IPA(Pronunciation)

Noun

countable uncountable as make a killing informal usually

An instance of someone being killed. / (informal, usually as make a killing) A large amount of money.

Japanese Meaning

誰かが殺された事例、殺害事件 / （informal）莫大な金額、巨額の金銭

The detective struggled to find a motive after the sudden killing of the city council member.

刑事は、突然の市議会議員の殺害の動機を突き止めるのに苦労した。

Sense（1）

An instance of someone being killed.

Sense（2）

(informal, usually as make a killing) A large amount of money.

He made a killing on the stock market.

killings

（ plural ）