Japanese

ぼぜん
Meaning: in front of a grave
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

墓
前

Example sentences

Every year, I offer flowers in front of my grandfather's grave.
薤露蒿里の嘆きを胸に、彼は亡き友の墓前に静かに手を合わせた。
With the sorrow of life's transience in his heart, he quietly joined his hands in prayer before his late friend's grave.
彼は亡き恩師の墓前で、銜哀致誠の念を捧げた。
Before the grave of his late mentor, he offered a prayer of heartfelt mourning and sincerity.

Usage Notes

Refers to the space or location immediately in front of a tombstone or grave site.

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