碑
also: ひ
Meanings
1
stone monument; inscribed stone; stele
Refers to a stone monument bearing an inscription, often erected as a memorial for future generations. The reading いしぶみ is standard; ひ appears in compounds or formal names.
An old stone monument stands in the park.
The names of the war dead are inscribed on that monument.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉に碑を建てるto erect a stone monument at a place
They erected a stone monument in the park to remember the war dead.
- 碑に〈事〉を刻むto carve/inscribe something onto a stone monument
His achievements are inscribed on the stone monument.