JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
犠 — sacrifice
- Reading
- ギ・キ・いけにえ
- Meaning
- sacrifice
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
犠 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ギ・キ・いけにえ and it means sacrifice. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
犠 appears in everyday japanese words such as 犠牲 (sacrifice).
Japanese words containing 犠
Frequently asked questions
What does 犠 mean in Japanese?
犠 means sacrifice in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 犠 read?
犠 is read ギ・キ・いけにえ. Reading it inside real words — 犠牲 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 犠 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 犠 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 犠 in a word?
A common word containing 犠 is 犠牲 (ぎせい) — "sacrifice". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 犠 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 犠 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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