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犠
On'yomi
ギ・キ
GI / KI
Kun'yomi
いけにえ
ikenie
sacrifice
nature
Details
Strokes17
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Radical牛cow(4)
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Component Breakdown
犠=
牛義
cow + 義
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of cow and righteousness. Cow for righteousness.
Symbolism
Sacrifice, service, devotion. Represents offering for others.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Ice crystals
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
自己犠牲
じこぎせい
self-sacrifice; self-renunciation; self-sacrifice
Proverbs & Idioms
犠牲なくして勝利なし
ぎせいなくしてしょうりなし
No victory without sacrifice
Success requires giving something up