"kofun" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: kofuns [plural], kofun [plural]
Etymology: From Japanese 古墳 (“ancient grave”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ja|古墳||ancient grave}} Japanese 古墳 (“ancient grave”) Head templates: {{en-noun|s|kofun}} kofun (plural kofuns or kofun)
  1. A megalithic tomb or tumulus in Japan, often with a distinctive keyhole-shaped mound. Wikipedia link: kofun
    Sense id: en-kofun-en-noun-a7JoJMUH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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