JLPT N1 Advanced
犠牲
Sacrifice made for a cause, or a casualty of a disaster.
Readings
Other forms
犠牲にする to sacrifice
犠牲者 victim, casualty
1 Noun, Suru verb
Sacrifice
The act of giving up something highly valuable, such as one’s rights, time, or life, for the sake of a specific purpose or another person.
Example
彼 は 家族 の ため に 多く の 時間 を 犠牲 に した 。
He sacrificed a lot of time for his family.
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2 Noun
Casualty" / "Toll
The loss of life or well-being caused by accidents, natural disasters, or conflict.
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