kofun

See also: kōfun

English

Etymology

From Japanese 古墳 (“ancient grave”).

Noun

kofun (plural kofuns or kofun)

  1. A megalithic tomb or tumulus in Japan, often with a distinctive keyhole-shaped mound.
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