Meaning

Primary

Monument

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Some tombstones are used to write down the thoughts of dead people. They're monuments. They can be really big or really small, but they have to be dedicated to somebody (usually a dead somebody).

Reading

きねんひ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

これは何の記念碑ですか。

What kind of monument is this?

Kanji Composition