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JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

tombstone
monument

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いしぶみ

Common Words

きひ
Noun
Freq #23438
1

stone monument

Examples
その著名な哲学者に敬意を表して、巨大な石碑が建てられた。
An immense monument was erected in honor of the eminent philosopher.
石文
しぶみ
(碑)
Noun
Freq #39431
1

stone monument bearing an inscription (esp. memorial for future generations); stele; stela

Examples
禎子の友人達は、彼女と原爆でなくなったすべての子供達の慰霊を建てたいと思った。
Sadako's friends wanted to build a monument to her and all children who were killed by the atomic bomb.
ぶん
Noun
~の Adj.
Freq #42428
1

inscription; epitaph; epigraph

んひ
Noun
Freq #48743
1

commemorative plaque (usu. on a stone); stone monument (bearing an inscription)

Examples
この記念碑は祖国に命を捧げた兵士を祭っている。
This monument is dedicated to the soldiers who gave their lives to their country.
Noun
Freq #50554
1

gravestone; tombstone

Examples
港を見下ろす墓に墓碑を立てた。
They set up a tombstone over the grave overlooking the harbor.
いれいひ
Noun
Freq #56319
1

cenotaph; memorial monument

ひいん
Noun
Freq #62698
1

Rare term

back of a stone monument

2

Rare term

inscription on the back of a stone monument

めい
Noun
Freq #66653
1

epitaph; inscription on a tombstone

うひ
Noun
Freq #81204
1

oral tradition; legend; folklore

せき
Noun
Freq #102562
1

stone monument

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