Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 宮刑(きゅうけい) in Japanese

宮刑
Kana Reading
きゅうけい
Romaji
kyūkei
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    ancient Chinese punishment (castration for men, confinement for women)


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

6 strokes

punish, penalty, sentence, punishment

On'Yomi: ケイ

Kun'Yomi:

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JLPT 1

10 strokes

Shinto shrine, constellations, palace, princess

On'Yomi: キュウ, グウ, ク, クウ

Kun'Yomi: みや

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