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龕 (れい) — alcove for an image | Kumi Dictionary

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Kanji
龕

龕

龕れい

alcove for an image

Kanji Culture & Traditions Religion & Philosophy22 strokes

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Kun'yomi

れい

On'yomi

カンガン

alcove for an image

ANIMATION

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Speed1.0x

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Concepts using this kanji

ceremonial removal of the coffin from the house (lay person) or temple (priest) (Zen Buddhism)

place to store a body in a coffin before burial (Okinawa)

Buddha figure carved into a rock

niche (in Western architecture)

Buddhist altar light

niche for a Buddhist image

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