心中
N1しんじゅう
[shinjuu]
Definitions
1.noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
double suicide; lovers' suicide
2.noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
group suicide; family suicide
3.noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
dedication to the point of self-sacrifice
Other Readings
「心中」 has another reading with different meanings.
Example Sentences
近松門左衛門の心中物は今なお読まれている。
Chikamatsu Monzaemon's double-suicide plays are still read today.
昭和初期に起きた悲劇的な心中事件を調査した。
A double suicide occurred.
二人は駆け落ちの末、心中を図ったと言われる。
They attempted a lovers' suicide.