葬
interment · bury · shelve
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of grass and death. Burying death with grass.
Symbolism
Funeral, burial, funeral ceremony. Represents burying.
Component Breakdown
grass + 死 + 廾
Words & Expressions
Words written with 葬
Four-Character Compounds
冠婚葬祭
かんこんそうさい
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
Anime & Manga
葬送のフリーレン
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
A well-known work with 葬 in its Japanese title.
薔薇王の葬列
Requiem of the Rose King
A well-known work with 葬 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“bury”
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?
葬 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means interment, bury, shelve. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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