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碑
碑
14 strokes
Frequency: 1792
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

tombstone
monument

Readings

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

Common Words

石碑
せきひ
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.
碑
石文
いしぶみ
ひ (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碑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.
碑文
ひぶん
Noun
～の Adj.
Freq #42428
1

inscription; epitaph; epigraph

記念碑
きねんひ
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.
墓碑
ぼひ
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.
慰霊碑
いれいひ
Noun
Freq #56319
1

cenotaph; memorial monument

碑陰
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

墓碑銘
ぼひめい
Noun
Freq #66653
1

epitaph; inscription on a tombstone

口碑
こうひ
Noun
Freq #81204
1

oral tradition; legend; folklore

碑石
ひせき
Noun
Freq #102562
1

stone monument

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