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What is the Kanji for 'Palace' and 'Formal honorific title'? | 殿

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Palace' and 'Formal honorific title', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Palace' and 'Formal honorific title' is 殿.

    kanji

    殿

    Meaning

    Palace, Formal honorific title

    Reading

    kunyomiとの

    tono

    どの

    dono

    onyomiでん

    den

    てん

    ten

    Parts

    Corpse Together Pike

    Example Word

    殿: lord. The Japanese suffix '殿 (との)' is a formal and respectful title used to address or refer to someone of high status, such as a lord, master, or superior. It is often used in historical contexts or in formal writing, such as letters or official documents. For example: addressing a lord「殿、お願いがあります」(との、おねがいがあります). In modern usage, it is less common but can still be found in certain formal or ceremonial contexts. It is important to note that this suffix conveys a high level of respect and should be used appropriately.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    474

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 殿

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 3 parts:

    radical

    Meaning

    Corpse

    kanji

    Meaning

    Together

    radical

    Meaning

    Pike

Words Using 殿

This kanji is used in 1 word:

    word

    殿

    Meaning

    Lord

Kanji Related to 殿 Through the Part

These 21 kanji contain the part 尸 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Door

    kanji

    Meaning

    Voice

    kanji

    Meaning

    Shop, Roof

    kanji

    Meaning

    Slow, Late

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bureau

    kanji

    Meaning

    Crouch, Yield

    kanji

    Meaning

    Reside, Be

    kanji

    Meaning

    Foot

    kanji

    Meaning

    Report, Deliver

    kanji

    Meaning

    Printing

    kanji

    Meaning

    Belong

    kanji

    Meaning

    Unfold, Expand

    kanji

    Meaning

    Warehouse

    kanji

    Meaning

    Leak

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fulfill, Footgear

    kanji

    Meaning

    End, Tail

    kanji

    尿

    Meaning

    Urine, Pee

    kanji

    Meaning

    Layer

    kanji

    Meaning

    Nun, Priestess

    kanji

    Meaning

    Company officer, Military officer

    kanji

    Meaning

    Butt, Buttocks

Kanji Related to 殿 Through the Part

These 5 kanji contain the part 共 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cold

    kanji

    Meaning

    Accompany, Offer

    kanji

    Meaning

    Harbor, Port

    kanji

    Meaning

    Violent, Outburst

    kanji

    Meaning

    Flood, Vast

Kanji Related to 殿 Through the Part

These 14 kanji contain the part 殳 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Throw

    kanji

    Meaning

    Step, Stairs

    kanji

    Meaning

    Duty

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sort, Carrier

    kanji

    Meaning

    Set up, Establish

    kanji

    Meaning

    Kill

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sink, Drown

    kanji

    Meaning

    Beat, Strike

    kanji

    Meaning

    Beat, Assault

    kanji

    Meaning

    Grain, Cereal

    kanji

    Meaning

    Shell, Husk

    kanji

    Meaning

    Epidemic

    kanji

    Meaning

    Break

    kanji

    Meaning

    Crotch, Thigh

Learn the Kanji 殿

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 殿 mean?

殿 means 'Palace' and 'Formal honorific title'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N2 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.

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