Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 檀家(だんか) in Japanese

檀家, 壇家
Kana Reading
だんか, だんけ
Romaji
danka, danke
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    family which supports a temple; parishioner


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

17 strokes

cedar, sandlewood, spindle tree

On'Yomi: ダン, タン

Kun'Yomi: まゆみ

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JLPT 1

16 strokes

podium, stage, rostrum, terrace

On'Yomi: ダン, タン

Kun'Yomi:

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JLPT 4

10 strokes

house, home, family, professional, expert, performer

On'Yomi: カ, ケ

Kun'Yomi: いえ, や, うち

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