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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of cow and righteousness. Cow for righteousness.
Symbolism
Sacrifice, service, devotion. Represents offering for others.
Related Culture & Scenes
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Component Breakdown
犠=
牛義
cow + 義
Words & Expressions
Words written with 犠
犠飛ぎひsacrifice fly
Four-Character Compounds
自己犠牲
じこぎせい
self-sacrifice; self-renunciation
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
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 犠 mean in Japanese?
犠 means sacrifice.
How do you read 犠?
On'yomi: ギ、キ (GI, KI). Kun'yomi: いけにえ (ikenie).
How many strokes does 犠 have?
犠 has 17 strokes. Its radical is 牛 (cow).
Is 犠 a good kanji for a tattoo?
犠 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means sacrifice. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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