shinju

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See also: Shinju, and shinjū

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Etymology 1

Borrowed from Japanese 真珠, literally "pearl".

Noun

shinju (uncountable)

  1. (BDSM) The binding of the female breasts.

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Japanese 心中.

Noun

shinju (uncountable)

  1. In Japan, an act of joint suicide by two or more people bound by love, such as romantic partners or family members.

Anagrams

Japanese

Romanization

shinju

  1. Rōmaji transcription of しんじゅ