mausoleum, imperial tomb, mound, hill

About this kanji

The kanji 陵 means “mausoleum” or “imperial tomb,” and it can also refer to a mound or hill. It primarily functions as a noun. One common compound is 丘陵 (きゅうりょう), which means “hill.” Another is 御陵 (ごりょう), referring specifically to an “imperial tomb,” illustrating its connection to important burial sites. You might also encounter 陵墓 (りょうぼ) for “imperial tomb” and 帝陵 (ていりょう) for “imperial mausoleum.” A note to remember is that this kanji conveys a sense of respect for those laid to rest, often associated with historical figures or royalty. When using this kanji, context is key, especially in discussions about heritage or significant locations.

Example sentences

• 天皇の陵に参拝した。

  I visited the emperor's mausoleum.

Meanings across languages

English

mausoleum, imperial tomb, mound, hill

Tiếng Việt

lăng, mộ hoàng đế, gò, đồi

日本語

陵墓, 天皇の墓, 丘

한국어

능, 무덤, 언덕

中文

陵墓, 帝王墓, 丘陵

id

mausoleum, kuburan kerajaan, bukit

th

สุสาน, หลุมฝังศพจักรพรรดิ, เนิน

es

mausoleo, tumba imperial, montículo

fr

mausolée, tombeau impérial, monticule

de

Mausoleum, königliches Grab, Hügel

pt

mausoléu, túmulo imperial, morro

Common compounds

• 丘陵きゅうりょうhill, hillock, rolling hills
• 陵墓りょうぼimperial tomb, imperial mausoleum
• 御陵ごりょうimperial tomb
• 帝陵ていりょうimperial mausoleum
• 陵辱りょうじょくinsult, affront, disgrace
• 山陵さんりょうmountains and hills, imperial tomb
• 岡陵こうりょうhill
• 皇陵こうりょうimperial mausoleum