also: えんふん
noun
round burial mound
Archaeological term for a circular ancient tomb, especially from the Kofun period.
この地域には多くの円墳が残っている。
Many round burial mounds remain in this region.
A keyhole-shaped burial mound, distinct from the simple round shape of 円墳.
Compound of 円 (round) and 墳 (tumulus, burial mound).