English–Japanese

“stele” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiishibumi

Example

寺の前に碑があります。tera no mae ni ishibumi ga a ri ma su

There is a stele in front of the temple.

Illustration for 碑 (stele)

How to say “stele” in Japanese

“Stele” in Japanese is 碑 (ishibumi).

It is a lasting public record carved into stone to honor or remember something significant.

Full entry for 碑: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 碑

地域の功労者をたたえる碑が、駅前の広場に建てられています。chi iki no kō rō sha o ta ta e ru ishibumi ga eki mae no hiro ba ni ta te ra re te i ma su

A stele honoring local contributors has been erected in the plaza in front of the station.

Tips for using 碑

  • English uses both steles and stelae as plural forms of stele, a term often used in archaeology and art history.

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