刑
Kanji · N1
刑 / punish
Kanji for punish, penalty, or sentence.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ケイ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | — | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
刑 carries the meaning punish, penalty, or sentence.
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Common compounds with 刑
終身刑しゅうしんけいlife imprisonment / life sentence
死刑囚しけいしゅうcriminal condemned to death / convict on death row
刑罰けいばつpunishment / penalty / sentence
刑務所けいむしょprison / jail / gaol
刑事けいじdetective
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