弔
Kanji · N1
弔 / condolences
Kanji for condolences, mourning, or funeral.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | チョウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | とむら.う、とぶら.う | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
弔 carries the meaning condolences, mourning, or funeral.
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Common compounds with 弔
弔辞ちょうじmemorial address / words of condolence / funeral oration
慶弔けいちょうcongratulations and condolences
弔意ちょういcondolence / sympathy / mourning
弔うとむらうto mourn for / to grieve for / to condole with
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