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殺
殺 (readings: さつ, さい, ころ; Japanese kanji) means “kill”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 殺人 (murder).
What does 殺 mean?
| Kanji | 殺 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | kill |
| Readings | さつ, さい, ころ |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 殺
殺 is read さつ or さい or ころ depending on the word.
Example words with 殺
| Example | 殺人 (murder) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14