N1
刑 meaning and readings
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Kanji
刑
N1
- Meaning
- punishment, punish
- Onyomi
- ケイ
- Kunyomi
- -
- Formula
- 刑 = 开 + 刂。
Story
刑 is analyzed as a combination of 开 (death row inmate with a knife around his neck), 刂 (knife) and denotes punishment, punish.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N1.
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