noun
ancient burial mound; tumulus; barrow
Refers to large mounded tombs from the Kofun period (ca. 3rd–7th century) in Japan. Often used in historical and archaeological discussions.
仁徳天皇陵は日本最大の古墳です。
The Nintoku-tennō-ryō tumulus is the largest ancient burial mound in Japan.
この地域には多くの古
Many ancient burial mounds remain in this region.