宮刑

きゅうけい

Meanings

1. Noun second most severe of the five punishments of ancient China (castration for men, confinement for women) See also: 五刑 (ごけい).

Kanji

• 宮 palace. Read as キュウ.
• 刑 penalty. Read as ケイ.

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