犠牲
ぎせい sacrifice
Why it means this
犠 and 牲 both mean a sacrificial animal — sacrifice; giving something up for a greater aim, or a victim (犠牲を払う).
Breakdown
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ぎせい sacrifice
犠 and 牲 both mean a sacrificial animal — sacrifice; giving something up for a greater aim, or a victim (犠牲を払う).
Each character links to its full entry — origin story, stroke order, and readings.