interment, bury, shelve

About this kanji

The kanji 葬 (そう) primarily means to inter or bury. It is often used in a noun context related to death and funerary services. For example, 葬儀 (そうぎ) means "funeral," while 火葬 (かそう) refers to "cremation." The verb form 葬る (ほうむる) means "to bury." Another common compound is 葬式 (そうしき), which also means "funeral." This kanji carries a somber meaning associated with the end of life, so it's important to use it respectfully when discussing cultural practices around death.

Example sentences

• 彼の葬儀は静かに行われた。

  His funeral was held quietly.

Meanings across languages

English

interment, bury, shelve

Tiếng Việt

chôn cất

日本語

葬儀

한국어

장례

中文

葬礼

id

penguburan

th

การฝัง

es

entierro

fr

inhumation

de

Bestattung

pt

sepultura

Common compounds

• 葬儀そうぎfuneral, funeral service
• 火葬かそうcremation
• 葬るほうむるto bury, to inter, to entomb
• 葬式そうしきfuneral
• 葬送そうそうattending a funeral procession, seeing off the deceased, burial of someone's remains
• 埋葬まいそうburial
• 社葬しゃそうcompany funeral
• 葬祭そうさいfunerals and ceremonial occasions

Words using this kanji