Translation and Meaning of: 地獄 - jigoku

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 地獄 (jigoku) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: jigoku

Kana: じごく

Type: noun

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地獄

Translation / Meaning: hell

Meaning in English: hell

Definition: A place of punishment after death.

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- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ

Explanation and Etymology - (地獄) jigoku

Jigoku (地獄) is a Japanese word that means "hell". It is composed of the characters 地 (chi) which means "earth" or "ground" and 獄 (goku) which means "prison" or "jail". The etymology of the word dates back to Buddhism, which was introduced to Japan in the 6th century. The concept of hell in Buddhism is based on the idea that a person's negative actions in life result in suffering after death. Hell is seen as a place of punishment for those who have committed bad deeds in life. The word jigoku is often used in Japanese expressions and proverbs to describe extremely difficult or unpleasant situations.

How to Write in Japanese - (地獄) jigoku

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Synonyms and Similar - (地獄) jigoku

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冥府; 無間地獄; 煉獄; 鬼門; 冥界

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Words with the same pronunciation: じごく jigoku

Example Sentences - (地獄) jigoku

Below are some example sentences:

地獄に落ちろ！

Jigoku ni ochiro!

Go to hell!

Fall in hell!

  • 地獄 (jigoku) - hell
  • に (ni) - particle indicating destination or location
  • 落ちろ (ochiro) - imperative form of the verb "ochiru", which means to fall
  • ！(exclamação) - punctuation mark that indicates emphasis or emotion

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Other words of the same type: noun

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ショー

Kana: ショー

Romaji: syo-

Translation / Meaning:

Show

当たる

Kana: あたる

Romaji: ataru

Translation / Meaning:

be hit; succeed; face; lying down (towards); undertake; deal with; be equivalent to; apply to; be applicable; be designated.

瞬間

Kana: しゅんかん

Romaji: shunkan

Translation / Meaning:

time; second; instantaneous

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

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