What does kanji 薨 mean?

The primary meaning of kanji 薨 is die.

How is kanji 薨 read?

The kunyomi readings for kanji 薨 are こう.じる, みまか.る; the onyomi readings are コウ.

Example words that use kanji 薨 include 薨, 薨ずる, 薨去, 薨御.

Kanken 1

薨

Meaning

die

Stroke Order

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こう

death (of a nobleman, etc.)

こうずる

to die (of a nobleman, etc.)

こうきょ

death (of a nobleman, Imperial family member, etc.)

こうぎょ

death of important person (e.g. prince, princess, cabinet minister)

こうせい

death (of a nobleman)

5 reference sentences

王は昨夜、静かに薨じた。

the king passed away peacefully last night.

若い皇子が病で薨じた。

the young prince died of illness.

その報せを聞いて、家臣たちは主君が薨じたことを知った。

upon hearing the news, the retainers learned that their lord had passed away.

古い記録には、皇女が都で薨じたとある。

an old record says that the imperial princess died in the capital.

貴い身分の人が薨じたとき、国中が深い悲しみに包まれた。

when a high noble passed away, the whole country was wrapped in deep sorrow.