碑文
Meanings
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noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
inscription; epitaph; epigraph
Refers to text carved or engraved on a stone monument, tombstone, or similar surface. Can be used as a noun or with の to modify another noun.
An old inscription is carved on this stone monument.
Deciphering the content of the inscription is difficult.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉に碑文を刻むto carve an inscription into (something)
The poet's words are carved into the stone monument as an inscription.
- 碑文が残るfor an inscription to survive/remain
An ancient inscription still survives at this ruin.
- 碑文を読むto read an inscription
An expert read the inscription and deciphered its meaning.