
KANJI
冥
underworld
dark, hades, unseen, invisible, netherworld
Kun'yomi
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On'yomi
めいみょう
Example sentences
古代の神話では、死者の魂は冥界へ行くと信じられていた。
In ancient myths, it was believed that the souls of the dead went to the underworld.
亡くなった方がたの冥福を心からお祈り申し上げます。
I sincerely pray for the repose of the souls of those who have passed away.
彼は、死んだ友人の冥土での安らかな眠りを願った。
He wished for his deceased friend's peaceful sleep in the underworld.
Practice exercises
1
冥
Answer
めいみょうくらい
2
冥
Answer
underworlddarkgloomy
3
冥福
happiness in the next world; repose of a soul
Answer
めいふく
4
冥界
the underworld; Hades
Answer
めいかい
5
冥利
divine favor; hidden benefit; providential gain
Answer
みょうり
6
冥想
meditation; contemplation
Answer
めいそう