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[()·せつ()]
jisetsu
noun

Root Words:

[() + せつ()]
ji + setsu

English Meaning(s) for 自切

noun
  1. autotomy; self amputation; act of cutting off a part of one's own body in order to escape a predator

Definition and Synonyms for 自切

Autotomy spontaneous removal or casting off of a body part (as the tail of a lizard or claw of a lobster) especially when the organism is injured or under attack
Synonyms: 自切

Meanings for each kanji in 自切

» oneself
» cut; cutoff; be sharp

Categories 自切 is a member of

Remotion the act of removing
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