墓
はか
haka
JLPT N313 strokesKanjiLevel 85 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
墓 is the kanji for "Grave". The most common reading is はか (haka). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Grave
Also : Tomb
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Readings
kunはか/ hakaonぼ/ bo
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
13 strokes
Radicals
莫土
Example Sentences
お盆に祖父の墓参りに行った。
おぼんにそふのはかまいりにいった。
I visited my grandfather's grave during the Obon holiday.
古い墓地には長い歴史が刻まれている。
ふるいぼちにはながいれきしがきざまれている。
A long history is inscribed in the old cemetery.
Vocabulary using 墓
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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