Japanese

けんか

けんか
Meaning: offering flowers, especially at a funeral or memorial
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

告別式で、参列者は一人ずつ祭壇に進み、けんかをした。
At the funeral, the attendees went up to the altar one by one and offered flowers.
友人は新婚旅行で大きなけんかをし、帰国後すぐ成田離婚した。
My friend had a big fight on the honeymoon and divorced right after returning home.

Usage Notes

This entry means 献花, not a quarrel. It is often written with Chinese characters and used at funerals, memorial services, and ceremonies.

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