JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
碑 — tombstone
- Reading
- ヒ・いしぶみ
- Meaning
- tombstone; monument
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
碑 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ヒ・いしぶみ and it means tombstone; monument. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
碑 appears in everyday japanese words such as 碑 (stone monument bearing an inscription).
Japanese words containing 碑
Frequently asked questions
What does 碑 mean in Japanese?
碑 means tombstone; monument in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 碑 read?
碑 is read ヒ・いしぶみ. Reading it inside real words — 碑 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 碑 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 碑 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 碑 in a word?
A common word containing 碑 is 碑 (いしぶみ) — "stone monument bearing an inscription". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 碑 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 碑 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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