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Component Breakdown
牲=
牛生
cow + life
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of cow and birth. Living cow.
Symbolism
Sacrifice, offering, victim. Represents sacrifice.
Related Culture & Scenes
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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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