Funeral in Japanese
"funeral" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
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condolences, mourning, funeral
Reading: chou
4 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of bow and cloth. Mourning with bow cloth.
What it carries
Condolence, mourning visit, mourn. Represents mourning.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for funeral?
The most common kanji for "funeral" is 弔, read as chou. It means condolences, mourning, funeral. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 弔 have?
弔 has 4 strokes.