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On'yomi
セイ
SEI

animal sacrifice · offering

Details

Strokes9
Frequency#1274
Radicalcow(4)

Stroke Order

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Strokes9

Component Breakdown

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cow + life

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of cow and birth. Living cow.

Symbolism

Sacrifice, offering, victim. Represents sacrifice.

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Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

自己犠牲

じこぎせい

self-sacrifice; self-renunciation; self-sacrifice

Proverbs & Idioms

犠牲を払う

ぎせいをはらう

To pay a sacrifice

To give up something valuable for a goal

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 牲 mean in Japanese?

牲 means animal sacrifice, offering.

How do you read 牲?

On'yomi: セイ (SEI).

How many strokes does 牲 have?

牲 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 牛 (cow).

Is 牲 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 牲 (animal sacrifice, offering) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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