N2
殿 meaning and readings
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Kanji
殿
N2
- Meaning
- pavilion, palace
- Onyomi
- デン、テン
- Kunyomi
- との、どの
- Formula
- 殿 = 尸 + 共 + 殳。
Story
殿 is analyzed as a combination of 尸 (person sitting), 共 (holding a tray with both hands), 殳 (hit, swing) and denotes pavilion, palace.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N2.
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