生贄

いけにえ

Also written 生け贄, 犠牲

Meanings

1. Noun (living) sacrifice
2. victim; scapegoat

Kanji

• 生 life. Read as いける.
• 贄 offering; sacrifice. Read as にえ.

Example sentences

• タランチュラはそのいけにえを素早く捕まえた。
  The tarantula seized its victim very quickly.

Common phrases

• 生贄を捧げる
• 生贄になる

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