Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 戒名(かいみょう) in Japanese

戒名
Kana Reading
かいみょう
Romaji
kaimyō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    posthumous Buddhist name


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

7 strokes

commandment

On'Yomi: カイ

Kun'Yomi: いまし.める

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JLPT 5

6 strokes

name, noted, distinguished, reputation

On'Yomi: メイ, ミョウ

Kun'Yomi: な, -な

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