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墓所

ぼしょ

N1grave site · tomb

Examples

一族の墓所は丘の上に静かに残っている。

案内人は歴史上の人物の墓所へ一行を導いた。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: 墓所 is read ぼしょ and is a noun for a place where a grave or tomb is located.
  • Basic usage: It is a relatively formal term for the burial place of a family or historical figure.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Focus on the place
    • It focuses on the burial site as a whole rather than only on an individual gravestone.

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