JLPT N1

martyrdom; die for a cause

Item 144 of 642 | 10 strokes | Radical: 歹 (death/remains)

Readings

On'yomiジュン

Mnemonic

Facing DEATH willingly—MARTYRDOM for a noble cause.

Example Words

殉職 (じゅんしょく) dying in the line of duty
殉教 (じゅんきょう) martyrdom
殉死 (じゅんし) dying with one's lord