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葬
On'yomi
ソウ
SOU
Kun'yomi
ほうむ.る
houmuru
interment · bury · shelve
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Component Breakdown
葬=
艹死廾
grass + 死 + 廾
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of grass and death. Burying death with grass.
Symbolism
Funeral, burial, funeral ceremony. Represents burying.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
冠婚葬祭
かんこんそうさい
important ceremonial occasions in family relationships; important ceremonial occasions in family relationships
Proverbs & Idioms
葬儀を営む
そうぎをいとなむ
To hold a funeral
To conduct a memorial service
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 葬 mean in Japanese?
葬 means interment, bury, shelve.
How do you read 葬?
On'yomi: ソウ (SOU). Kun'yomi: ほうむ.る (houmuru).
How many strokes does 葬 have?
葬 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 艸 (grass).
Is 葬 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 葬 (interment, bury, shelve) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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