- 1. [n] death by hanging; execution by hanging
Kanji in this word
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絞
strangle, constrict, wringOn: コウ (kou)Kun: しぼ.る (shibo.ru)、 し.める (shi.meru)、 し.まる (shi.maru)
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首
neck, counter for songs and poemsOn: シュ (shu)Kun: くび (kubi)
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刑
punish, penalty, sentence, punishmentOn: ケイ (kei)
Example Sentences
小羊を盗んで絞首刑になるくらいなら親羊を盗んで絞首刑になるほうがましだ。
kohitsuji wo nusun de koushukei ninarukurainara oya hitsuji wo nusun de koushukei ninaruhougamashida .
As well be hanged for a sheep as a lamb.