to immolate
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いけにえとして捧げる, 火でいけにえを捧げる
to kill oneself or someone as a sacrifice, especially by fire
例
In ancient rituals, it was believed that some would immolate themselves to appease the gods.
古代の儀式では、神々をなだめるために自らを犠牲に捧げる者がいると信じられていた。
The monk chose to immolate himself as a form of protest against the oppressive regime.
僧侶は抑圧的な政権に対する抗議の形として自らを焼身することを選んだ。
語彙ツリー
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