凶手 — meaning in English

English meaning

• killer noun A person or animal that kills, especially one who murders someone.
• murderer noun A person who has committed murder.
• slayer noun A person or thing that kills; a killer.

Senses

凶手 is used for these senses in English:

• murderer A person who commits murder.

killer — full definition

1. noun A person or animal that kills, especially one who murders someone.
2. adj Extremely impressive, excellent, or effective.