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Mourning


Meaning

Mourning

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.


Reading

Explanation

Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it probably uses the kun'yomi reading. You did not learn this reading, so here's a mnemonic to help you: What's the first two letters of the word mourning? It's mo (も). You can use that to remember.


Context

Context Sentences

大変申し訳ありませんが、喪に服しているため年賀状が送れないのです。

I’m very sorry but I’m afraid I can’t send a New Year’s card because I’m in mourning.


Kanji Composition