Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 塔頭(たっちゅう) in Japanese

塔頭, 塔中
Kana Reading
たっちゅう
Romaji
tatchū
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    sub-temple, especially one founded to commemorate the death of a high priest


Kanji in this word

JLPT 2

12 strokes

pagoda, tower, steeple

On'Yomi: トウ

Kun'Yomi:

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JLPT 4

16 strokes

head, counter for large animals

On'Yomi: トウ, ズ, ト

Kun'Yomi: あたま, かしら, -がしら, かぶり

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JLPT 5

4 strokes

in, inside, middle, mean, center

On'Yomi: チュウ

Kun'Yomi: なか, うち, あた.る

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