殿
Mr. · hall · mansion · palace · temple · lord
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of corpse, weapon, and together. Palace dwelling.
Symbolism
Palace, your highness, shrine. Represents palace.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Visiting a temple
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
金殿玉楼
きんでんぎょくろう
magnificent palace
殿様商売
とのさましょうばい
Lordly business; Arrogant commerce that ignores customer needs
Poetry
鳥羽殿へ五六騎いそぐ野分かな
Five or six riders hurrying to the Toba palace — a late autumn gale.
Related Figures & Stories
淀殿
Name contains 殿
Yodo-dono or Yodo-gimi , also known as Lady Chacha , was a Japanese historical figure in the late Sengoku period.
Wikipedia松殿基房
Name contains 殿
Fujiwara no Motofusa was an imperial regent in the late 12th century, serving both Emperor Rokujō and Emperor Takakura.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 殿 mean in Japanese?
殿 means Mr., hall, mansion, palace, temple, lord.
How do you read 殿?
On'yomi: デン、テン (DEN, TEN). Kun'yomi: との、-どの (tono, dono).
How many strokes does 殿 have?
殿 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 殳 (weapon).
Is 殿 a good kanji for a tattoo?
殿 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means Mr., hall, mansion, palace, temple, lord. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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