捨身

しゃしん

Meanings

1. Noun, する verb, Intransitive renouncing the flesh or the world; becoming a priest
2. sacrificing one's life for the sake of mankind or Buddhist teachings

Kanji

• 捨 discard. Read as シャ.
• 身 body. Read as シン.

Word lists

• Buddhism

Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists