What is the meaning and reading of the kanji "犠"?

The kanji "犠" belongs to JLPT N1 and means "Sacrifice". Its Onyomi is "ギ (gi)" and Kunyomi is "いけにえ (ikenie)".

JLPT N1

犠

Sacrifice

Q: Is there a memory mnemonic for "犠"?

Yes! Radical breakdown: "牛 (cow), 羊 (sheep), 戈 (halberd/spear/weapon)". Mnemonic Story: "Imagine a poor **cow** (牛) and a gentle **sheep** (羊) tied up side-by-side, destined for a **sacrifice**. A cruel priest stands over them, brandishing a gleaming **halberd** (戈), ready to offer them up. It's a truly heart-wrenching sight, a double offering!"

Onyomi

ギ (gi)

Kunyomi

いけにえ (ikenie)

🧠 Memory Mnemonic

🔍 Radical Breakdown

牛 (cow), 羊 (sheep), 戈 (halberd/spear/weapon)

📖 Mnemonic Story

Imagine a poor **cow** (牛) and a gentle **sheep** (羊) tied up side-by-side, destined for a **sacrifice**. A cruel priest stands over them, brandishing a gleaming **halberd** (戈), ready to offer them up. It's a truly heart-wrenching sight, a double offering!

💡 Quick Hint: Cow sheep halberd

Essential N1 Vocabulary

犠牲

ぎせい

sacrifice, victim

犠牲者

ぎせいしゃ

victim

犠牲的

ぎせいてき

sacrificial

Kanji Practice Quiz

Verify your memory for "犠"

彼は家族のために大きな＿＿＿＿＿を払った。

🎉 正解 / Correct!

解説: 犠牲は「ぎせい」と読みます。
English: Sacrifice is read as 'gisei'.

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