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記念碑的 (きねんひてき) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
na-adjective
monumental
Used to describe something of great importance, scale, or lasting significance, similar to English 'monumental'. Often applied to achievements, works, or events.
ねん
碑ひ
的てき
な
出で
来き
事ごと
と
なっ
た
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The discovery became a monumental event in the history of science.
Kanji 記 scribe, account, narrative 的 bull's eye, mark, target Similar words 記き 念ねん 碑ひ 記念碑 is a noun meaning 'monument' or 'memorial'; 記念碑的 is the adjectival form meaning 'monumental'.
画かっ 期き 的てき 画期的 means 'epoch-making' or 'groundbreaking', emphasizing novelty and innovation, while 記念碑的 emphasizes lasting significance and scale.
Etymology Derived from 記念碑 (monument, memorial) + 的 (-like, -ic). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word follows the common pattern of forming adjectival nouns from nouns with 的.
