tumulus in Japanese
tumulus in Japanese is 古墳, 墳丘墓 — tumulus means a mound of earth built over an ancient burial site, also called a barrow.
tumulus in Japanese
古墳
Pronounced: kofun
(archaeology) A mound of earth, especially one placed over a prehistoric tomb; a barrow.
墳丘墓
Pronounced: funkyuubo
(archaeology) A mound of earth, especially one placed over a prehistoric tomb; a barrow.
What does "tumulus" mean?
- noun A mound of earth built over an ancient burial site, also called a barrow.
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What is "tumulus" in Japanese?
"tumulus" in Japanese is 古墳, 墳丘墓. tumulus means: A mound of earth built over an ancient burial site, also called a barrow.
How do you pronounce 古墳?
"tumulus" in Japanese is 古墳, pronounced "kofun".
Are there other ways to say "tumulus" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "tumulus": 古墳, 墳丘墓.
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