Meaning

Primary

Mourning

Alternative

Mourning Period

Word Type

noun, suffix

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This has the same reading as the kanji you learned, meaning you know the reading!

Context

Context Sentences

忌が明けたら、みんなで旅行でも行きましょうか。

When the mourning is over, shall we all go on a trip?

Kanji Composition