English Explanatory Dictionary

shinju

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The binding of the female breasts.
noun
  1. In Japan, an act of joint suicide by two or more people bound by love, such as romantic partners or family members.
name
  1. A female given name from Japanese.

Word forms

shinju

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 真珠, literally "pearl".

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