JLPT N1 · 10 strokes
Kanji 殉: "martyrdom, follow by resigning"
The kanji 殉 means "martyrdom, follow by resigning". It is written with 10 strokes and belongs to JLPT level N1, read ジュン in on'yomi.
Stroke order
Strokes are written in the order of the numbers. The order is not decorative: it is what gives the character its balance, and it is also how handwriting search works in Japanese dictionaries.
Readings
On'yomi (Sino-Japanese reading)
ジュン
Kun'yomi (native Japanese reading)
no recorded reading
In a kun'yomi reading, the dot separates the kanji from its okurigana: かた.る is read かたる and written 語る. A hyphen marks a bound position, like -び in 日.
At a glance
| Meaning | martyrdom, follow by resigning |
|---|---|
| Strokes | 10 |
| JLPT level | N1 |
| Taught in Japan | secondary school |
| Frequency rank | 2080 of 2,501 |
Common words with 殉
The most frequent words using this kanji, most common first, with furigana readings. Click one to open it in the reader.
- 殉じるto sacrifice oneself (for); to give one's life (for); to die for (for) · to follow (someone) in taking the same action (out of respect or loyalty; e.g. resigning together with a superior); to follow suit (out of a sense of duty)
- 殉職dying at one's post; being killed in the line of duty
- 殉教者martyr
- 殉教martyrdom
- 殉死following one's master into the grave; committing suicide after one's lord has died
- 殉ずるto sacrifice oneself (for); to give one's life (for); to die for (for) · to follow (someone) in taking the same action (out of respect or loyalty; e.g. resigning together with a superior); to follow suit (out of a sense of duty)
- 殉職者person who has died at his post (in the performance of his duties)
- 殉難martyrdom
- 殉国dying for one's country
- 殉難者victim; martyr
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