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殉
On'yomi
ジュン
JUN
martyrdom · follow by resigning
Details
Strokes10
Frequency#2080
Radical歹death(4)
Stroke Order
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Strokes10
Component Breakdown
殉=
歹旬
歹 + 旬
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of death and ten days. Dying following.
Symbolism
Martyrdom, death in duty, suicide. Represents dying for cause.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Water flowing to low ground
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
殉死の覚悟
じゅんしのかくご
The resolve to die for one's lord
Determination to sacrifice one's life for a master