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Meaning of 通夜(つや) in Japanese

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

Related Kanji

夜 JLPT 4

8 strokes

night, evening

On'Yomi: ヤ

Kun'Yomi: よ, よる

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通 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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