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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of cow and birth. Living cow.
Symbolism
Sacrifice, offering, victim. Represents sacrifice.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Ice crystals
Component Breakdown
牲=
牛生
cow + life
Words & Expressions
Words written with 牲
Four-Character Compounds
自己犠牲
じこぎせい
self-sacrifice; self-renunciation
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
Other kanji with the same meaning
“offering”
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?
牲 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means animal sacrifice, offering. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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