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to sacrifice oneself; to die a martyr
信念に殉じた人を称える。
We honor those who died for their beliefs.
理想に殉ずる覚悟を示した。
He showed his readiness to sacrifice himself for his ideals.
彼は祖国の平和のために殉じている。
He died a martyr for his country's peace.