殺
Kanji · N2
殺 / kill
Kanji for kill, murder, or butcher.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | サツ、サイ、セツ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | ころ.す、-ごろ.し、そ.ぐ、あや.める | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
殺 carries the meaning kill, murder, or butcher.
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Common compounds with 殺
殺人者さつじんしゃkiller / murderer
飛び込み自殺とびこみじさつcommitting suicide by throwing oneself in front of an onrushing train
斬殺ざんさつkilling with a sword / slaying / putting to the sword
殺菌さっきんsterilization / sterilisation / disinfection
併殺へいさつdouble play
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