Word details

自刎

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 自刎

Dictionary

Entry

ふん
~する Verb
Noun
Intransitive
Freq #216325
1

committing suicide by slitting one's throat

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

6 strokes
Frequency: 19
JLPT N3
Grade 2

Meanings

oneself

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
みずか.ら
おの.ずから
おの.ずと
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
より
6 strokes

Meanings

decapitate

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
フン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
は.ねる
くびは.ねる

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