() - Buddhist — a character used in Japanese Buddhism,

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Buddhist — a character used in Japanese Buddhism, specifically referring to Buddhist deities, Buddhas, or Buddhist matters.

Buddhist — a character used in Japanese Buddhism,

Usage highlights

Buddhist deityBuddhist altarBefore the BuddhaBuddhist offeringBuddhist statueBuddhist temple

Synonyms

  • Buddha (more common Japanese character for Buddha)
  • Buddha (traditional Chinese character)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The temple enshrines a Buddhist deity (梻様).
  • This is a Buddhist altar (梻壇).
  • He made an offering to the Buddha (梻前).

Collocations

  • Buddhist deity(梻様)
  • Buddhist altar(梻壇)
  • Before the Buddha(梻前)
  • Buddhist offering(梻供)
  • Buddhist statue(梻像)
  • Buddhist temple(梻寺)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in Japanese Buddhism, not standard in Chinese.
  • Formed by combining the 'person' radical 亻 with the character for Buddha 仏.
  • Used specifically in religious contexts for Buddhist deities and altars.

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