JMdict: 1741920
宮刑 【きゅうけい】
- [n] second most severe of the five punishments of ancient China (castration for men, confinement for women)
Kanji in this word:
| Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 宮 | Shinto Shrine, Constellations, Palace, Princess | キュウ, グウ, ク, クウ | みや |
| 刑 | Punish, Penalty, Sentence, Punishment | ケイ |