Meaning of 斬(ざん) in Japanese

斬
Kana Reading
ざん
Romaji
zan
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    beheading; decapitation

Related Kanji

斬

11 strokes

beheading, kill, murder

On'Yomi: ザン, サン, セン, ゼン

Kun'Yomi: き.る

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