“To offer one’s life” or “Follow one’s load” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “殉”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “殉” means “Martyrdom” or “Dying for (something)” etc.
Jouyou Kanji “殉”
Jouyou Kanji “殉” Stroke Order
| Stroke # | 10 Strokes |
|---|---|
| On-Yomi | じゅん(jun) |
| Kun-Yomi | したが(う)(shitaga(u)) |
| Meanings | Kill oneself on the death of one’s load, Follow one’s load |
| Lose one’s own life by doing his/her duty (work) |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “殉”, and their meanings
| Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| 殉教(じゅんきょう-ju n kyo u) | Martyrdom, Dying for one’s faith |
| 殉国(じゅんこく-ju n ko ku) | Dying for one’s country |
| 殉死(じゅんし-ju n shi) | Follow one’s master to the grave |
| 殉職(じゅんしょく-ju n sho ku) | Dying at one’s post, Being killed in the line of duty |
| 殉難(じゅんなん-ju n na n) | Martyrdom, Dying for one’s country or faith |
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