Sacrifice in Japanese
"sacrifice" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "sacrifice". The most common choice is shown first.
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sacrifice
Reading: gi
17 strokes · nature
Where it comes from
Composed of cow and righteousness. Cow for righteousness.
What it carries
Sacrifice, service, devotion. Represents offering for others.
Related kanji for "sacrifice"
sacrifice
ki · nature, wisdom
Composed of cover, world, and tree. Separating tree from world.
sacrifice
sha · nature, wisdom
Composed of hand and building. Taking out from building by hand.
animal sacrifice(also: offering)
sei · nature
Composed of cow and birth. Living cow.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for sacrifice?
The most common kanji for "sacrifice" is 犠, read as gi. It means sacrifice. Related kanji: 棄 (sacrifice), 捨 (sacrifice), 牲 (animal sacrifice).
How many strokes does 犠 have?
犠 has 17 strokes.