弔

ONちょう

KUNとむら.う、とぶら.う

Meanings

condolencesmourninglament

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How to remember

The character looks like a **person** (人) bowing their head in sorrow. The 'bow' (弓) component can be seen as a somber banner or garland of mourning, symbolizing **condolences**.

Vocabulary

弔うとむらう

to mourn, to condole

弔辞ちょうじ

eulogy, funeral address

弔問ちょうもん

visit of condolence

弔いとむらい

mourning, funeral service

弔事ちょうじ

funeral, mourning event

Related kanji

葬喪哀悔死礼