sir, mansion, house
On'yomi (音読み)
- デン
- ト
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
- との
About this kanji
The kanji 殿, pronounced as "との" in its native reading and "デン" or "ト" in its Sino-Japanese form, primarily means "sir" or refers to a grand house or mansion. This kanji is often used in a respectful or formal context. For example, 殿様 (とのさま) means "feudal lord," reflecting the respect granted to someone of high status. Another compound, 殿堂 (でんどう), signifies a "hall" and is often used for grand buildings, while 殿方 (とのがた) refers to a "gentleman." When using this kanji, it's important to remember that it conveys respect and formality, making it suitable for polite conversation.
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Example sentences
王殿にお会いできて光栄です。
It is an honor to meet Your Highness.
Meanings across languages
- English
- sir, mansion, house
- Tiếng Việt
- ngài, nhà, tòa
- 日本語
- 殿, 様, お宅
- 한국어
- 전하
- 中文
- 殿
- id
- tuanku
- th
- ท่าน
- es
- señor
- fr
- seigneur
- de
- Herr
- pt
- senhor
Common compounds
- 殿様とのさまfeudal lord, nobleman
- 殿堂でんどうhall, temple
- 殿方とのがたgentleman, man
- 殿下でんかyour highness
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