Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 香典(こうでん) in Japanese

香典, 香奠
Kana Reading
こうでん
Romaji
kōden
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    gift brought to a funeral (usu. money); funeral offering; condolence gift; incense money


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

8 strokes

code, ceremony, law, rule

On'Yomi: テン, デン

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JLPT 2

9 strokes

incense, smell, perfume

On'Yomi: コウ, キョウ

Kun'Yomi: か, かお.り, かお.る

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12 strokes

decision

On'Yomi: テン, デン, テイ

Kun'Yomi: さだ.める, まつ.る

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