What is the Kanji for 'Die a martyr' and 'Martyr'? | 殉

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Die a martyr' and 'Martyr', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Die a martyr' and 'Martyr' is 殉.

Parts of the Kanji 殉

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

Kanji Related to 殉 Through the Part 歹

These 5 kanji contain the part 歹 as well.

Learn the Kanji 殉

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What does 殉 mean?

殉 means 'Die a martyr' and 'Martyr'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Senior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.