Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 諡号(しごう) in Japanese

諡号
Kana Reading
しごう
Romaji
shigō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    posthumous name (based the deeds one has performed in their lifetime)


Kanji in this word

JLPT 3

5 strokes

nickname, number, item, title, pseudonym, name, call

On'Yomi: ゴウ

Kun'Yomi: さけ.ぶ, よびな

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16 strokes

posthumous name

On'Yomi: エキ, シ

Kun'Yomi: おくりな

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