Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 命日(めいにち) in Japanese

命日
Kana Reading
めいにち
Romaji
meinichi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    death anniversary
    Example sentence
    そのには命日刻まれていた The stone was inscribed with the date of his death.

Examples of 命日, めいにち in a sentence



Kanji in this word

JLPT 3

8 strokes

fate, command, decree, destiny, life, appoint

On'Yomi: メイ, ミョウ

Kun'Yomi: いのち

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JLPT 5

4 strokes

day, sun, Japan, counter for days

On'Yomi: ニチ, ジツ

Kun'Yomi: ひ, -び, -か

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