碑・石文|いしぶみishibumi[0]heiban (flat)

JLPT N1approx.Common

ひhi[0]heiban (flat)

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碑碑 is the more common written form for a stone monument bearing an inscription, especially a memorial intended for future generations.

石文石文 is a less common kanji-only written variant for a stone monument bearing an inscription, including a memorial intended for future generations.

Definitions

nounstone monument bearing an inscription (esp. memorial for future generations); stele; stela
禎子さだこの友人ゆうじん達たちは、彼女かのじょと原爆げんばくでなくなったすべての子供達こどもたちの慰霊碑いれいひを建たてたいと思おもった。↗
Sadako's friends wanted to build a monument to her and all children who were killed by the atomic bomb.

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