What does kanji 贄 mean?

The primary meaning of kanji 贄 is offering.

How is kanji 贄 read?

The kunyomi readings for kanji 贄 are にえ; the onyomi readings are シ.

Example words that use kanji 贄 include モズの早贄.

Kanken 1

贄

Meaning

offering

offering, sacrifice

Stroke Order

Showing 1 common entries

Showing 1 of 4 entries that include this kanji.

もずのはやにえ

butcher-bird prey impaled on twigs, thorns, etc. for later consumption

View all words

5 reference sentences

祭壇に贄が静かに供えられた。

An offering was quietly placed on the altar.

昔の儀式では贄を神にささげた。

In ancient rituals, a sacrifice was offered to the gods.

彼は旅の無事を祈って贄を持ってきた。

He brought an offering while praying for a safe journey.

その物語では、贄が神聖なものとして描かれている。

In that story, the offering is portrayed as something sacred.

先生は、贄が供え物やいけにえを表す字だと説明した。

The teacher explained that this character means an offering or a sacrifice.

Context Links Usage in Anime Open to see character names and anime titles. 7 related entries

Real-world usage of this kanji in character names and anime titles on Anime.Jepang.org.