屍蝋
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 屍蝋
1
adipocere (waxy substance formed by the decomposition of corpses subjected to moisture); grave wax
Kanji in this Word
屍
9 strokes
Meanings
corpse
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
しかばね
蝋
14 strokes
Meanings
wax
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ロウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
みつろう
ろうそく
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あじ
死
6 strokes
Frequency: 229
JLPT N3
Grade 3
Meanings
death
die
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
し.ぬ
し.に-
蠟
21 strokes
Grade 9
Meanings
wax
candle
waxy
glazed
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ロウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
みつろう
ろうそく
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