Meaning of 壁龕(へきがん) in Japanese

壁龕
Kana Reading
へきがん
Romaji
hekigan
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    niche (in Western architecture)

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壁 JLPT 2

16 strokes

wall, lining (stomach), fence

On'Yomi: ヘキ

Kun'Yomi: かべ

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龕

22 strokes

alcove for an image

On'Yomi: カン, ガン

Kun'Yomi: れい

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