Meaning of 贄(にえ) in Japanese

贄, 牲
Kana Reading
にえ
Romaji
nie
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    offering (to the gods, emperor, etc.)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    gift
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    sacrifice

Related Kanji

牲 JLPT 1

9 strokes

animal sacrifice, offering

On'Yomi: セイ

Kun'Yomi:

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贄

18 strokes

offering, sacrifice

On'Yomi: シ

Kun'Yomi: にえ

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