Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of お通夜(おつや) in Japanese

お通夜, 御通夜
Kana Reading
おつや
Romaji
otsuya
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    all-night vigil over a body; wake


Kanji in this word

JLPT 3

12 strokes

honorable, manipulate, govern

On'Yomi: ギョ, ゴ

Kun'Yomi: おん-, お-, み-

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JLPT 4

8 strokes

night, evening

On'Yomi: ヤ

Kun'Yomi: よ, よる

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JLPT 4

10 strokes

traffic, pass through, avenue, commute, counter for letters, notes, documents, etc.

On'Yomi: ツウ, ツ

Kun'Yomi: とお.る, とお.り, -とお.り, -どお.り, とお.す, とお.し, -どお.し, かよ.う

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