Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 自虐(じぎゃく) in Japanese

自虐
Kana Reading
じぎゃく
Romaji
jigyaku
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    masochism; inflicting damage to oneself


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

9 strokes

tyrannize, oppress

On'Yomi: ギャク

Kun'Yomi: しいた.げる

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JLPT 4

6 strokes

oneself

On'Yomi: ジ, シ

Kun'Yomi: みずか.ら, おの.ずから, おの.ずと

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