犠牲
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Base noun form. Used to denote an act of giving up something valuable for a cause, person, or ideal. Example: 『彼は家族のために犠牲を払った』 (kare wa kazoku no tame ni gisei o haratta, 'He made a sacrifice for his family').
Theme
During a volunteer meeting, User and the group leader Hiroshi discuss the challenges of community service.
犠牲
ぎせい
sacrifice
Culture & SocietyReligion & Festivals
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'key' (sounds like 'ki' in 犠牲) that you sacrifice to unlock a treasure chest. 'Key sacrifice' → 犠牲 (gisei, 'sacrifice').
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, 『犠牲』 (gisei, 'sacrifice') is often discussed in contexts like war memorials, religious rituals, or personal dedication, reflecting values of selflessness and honor.
Forms
Base: 犠牲Base noun form. Used to denote an act of giving up something valuable for a cause, person, or ideal. Example: 『彼は家族のために犠牲を払った』 (kare wa kazoku no tame ni gisei o haratta, 'He made a sacrifice for his family').