Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 供養(くよう) in Japanese

供養
Kana Reading
くよう
Romaji
kuyō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
    Meaning
    memorial service for the dead; holding a service


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

15 strokes

foster, bring up, rear, develop, nurture

On'Yomi: ヨウ, リョウ

Kun'Yomi: やしな.う

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JLPT 3

8 strokes

submit, offer, present, serve (meal), accompany

On'Yomi: キョウ, ク, クウ, グ

Kun'Yomi: そな.える, とも, -ども

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