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[ざん(斬)·しゅ(首)]
zanshu
noun, suru verb

English Meaning(s) for 斬首

noun, suru verb
  1. decapitation
noun
  1. decapitated head
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Definition and Synonyms for 斬首

Beheading killing by cutting off the head
Synonyms: 刎頚, 打ち首, 斬首
Behead cut the head of
Synonyms: はねる, 斬る, 斬首, 断罪, 断頭, 首切る, 馘首

Meanings for each kanji in 斬首

» beheading; kill; murder
» neck; counter for songs and poems

Categories 斬首 is a member of

Kill the act of terminating a life
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Kill cause to die
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Sample Sentences for 斬首

Well, it's time for your decapitation. Don't you have any last words to say?
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