Word details

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

Dictionary

Entry

NounFreq #84475
1

niche for a Buddhist image; alcove

2

miniature shrine for a Buddhist image

3

portable shrine used to move a deceased person from their house to the graveyard (in Okinawa)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

alcove for an image

22 strokes

On

カンガン

Kun

れい

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