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祖廟

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 祖廟

びょう
Noun
Freq #151635
1

mausoleum containing the remains of one's ancestors

Kanji in this Word

9 strokes
Frequency: 1226
JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

ancestor
pioneer
founder

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
15 strokes
Frequency: 2101
Grade 9

Meanings

mausoleum
shrine
palace

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ビョウ
ミョウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たまや
みたまや
やしろ
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