も
　
み
け
消
　
す

Godan verb, transitive verb

  1. to stub out (e.g. a cigarette), to crush out, to smother (fire).
  2. to hush up, to cover up, to stifle, to suppress.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
　
も
　
み
け
消
　
す
 もみ消す もみけす
も
揉
　
み
け
消
　
す
 揉み消す もみけす
もみ
揉
け
消
　
す
 揉消す もみけす

Contained Kanji Breakdown

extinguish, blow out, turn off
き.える　ショウ　け.す (3rd, N3)
water, water radical (no. 85)
さんずい
resemblance
ショウ　あやか.る (Early High School, N1)
month, moon
つき　ゲツ　ガツ (1st, N5)