Lexical entry

ギロチン

girochin

A beheading device with a falling blade.

Objects & ToolsPure GairaigoSource UncertainSource: French

Meaning

A guillotine is a device used for execution by beheading, known especially from French history. The Japanese word is also used more generally for similar cutting devices.

execution device
historical object

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アールデコ

A decorative style from the early 20th century.

アールヌーボー

An artistic style characterized by flowing, ornamental lines.

アップリケ

Decorative needlework in which one piece of fabric is sewn onto another.

Evidence and Provenance

Data source: JMdict_english
Revision: JMdict.2026-04-17
Review flags: related-candidate-uncertain
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