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磔 (さ.く) — crucifixion | Kumi Dictionary

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磔さ.く

crucifixion

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Kun'yomi

さ.くはりつけひらく

On'yomi

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crucifixion

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Concepts using this kanji

crucifix

crucifixion

upside-down crucifixion

upside-down crucifixion

(of clerical script) horizontal lines ending in a noticeable triangular tail

cross (used in a crucifixion)

execution by tying a victim to a post and stabbing with spears

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