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epitaph in Japanese

epitaph in Japanese is エピタフ, 墓碑銘 — epitaph means words inscribed on a gravestone or tomb in memory of the person buried there.

epitaph in Japanese

エピタフ
noun
Pronounced: epitafu
An inscription on a gravestone in memory of the deceased.
墓碑銘
noun
Pronounced: bohimei
An inscription on a gravestone in memory of the deceased.

What does "epitaph" mean?

  1. noun Words inscribed on a gravestone or tomb in memory of the person buried there.
    "Her epitaph simply read, "She loved fiercely and lived well.""
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epitaph in a sentence

  • Her epitaph simply read, "She loved fiercely and lived well."
  • The old churchyard is full of weathered epitaphs dating back centuries.

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What is "epitaph" in Japanese?

"epitaph" in Japanese is エピタフ, 墓碑銘. epitaph means: Words inscribed on a gravestone or tomb in memory of the person buried there.

How do you pronounce エピタフ?

"epitaph" in Japanese is エピタフ, pronounced "epitafu".

How do you use "epitaph" in a sentence?

Example: "Her epitaph simply read, "She loved fiercely and lived well."" In Japanese, "epitaph" is エピタフ, 墓碑銘.

Are there other ways to say "epitaph" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "epitaph": エピタフ, 墓碑銘.

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