棺
棺·coffin
- On-yomi
- カン
- Kun-yomi
- ひつぎ
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 棺 | ひつぎ | coffin |
| 棺桶 | かんおけ | coffin, casket |
| 出棺 | しゅっかん | carrying the coffin out |
| 石棺 | せっかん | stone coffin, sarcophagus |
Example sentences
棺は白い花で覆われていた。
ひつぎはしろいはなでおおわれていた。
The coffin was covered in white flowers.
出棺の時刻が近づいた。
しゅっかんのじこくがちかづいた。
The time to carry out the coffin drew near.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Reading 棺桶 as かんとう — it is かんおけ.
- Reading 出棺 as しゅつかん; the つ is small: しゅっかん.
Memory aid
Picture it
Wood 木 beside 官 (an official building) — the wooden 'house' a person is finally sent off in.
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