Kanji 殺: kill, murder, butcher, slice off, split, diminish, reduce, spoil
Key takeaways
Kanji 殺: kill, murder, butcher, slice off, split, diminish, reduce, spoil. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 殺
kill, murder, butcher, slice off, split, diminish, reduce, spoil
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
This kanji combines the actions of cutting down (乂) a tree (木) with a weapon (殳). It symbolizes the act of killing or murdering by striking down a target with force.
