Meaning

Primary

Inscription

Alternative

Epitaph

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

The writing on a tombstone makes up the inscription or epitaph the family members decided to put there.

Reading

ひぶん
  • 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

この慰霊碑の碑文は誰が考えたのですか。

Who thought of the inscription for this memorial?

Kanji Composition