English–Japanese
“bodhisattva” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajibosatsu
Example
菩薩は仏になる前に人々を救います。bo satsu wa futsu ni na ru mae ni hito bito o suku i ma su
A bodhisattva saves people before becoming a buddha.
How to say “bodhisattva” in Japanese
“Bodhisattva” in Japanese is 菩薩 (bosatsu).
Refers to one who seeks buddhahood but continues helping living beings instead of pursuing liberation only for oneself.
Example sentences with 菩薩
寺では菩薩に祈り、心の平安を願います。tera de wa bo satsu ni ino ri kokoro no hei an o nega i ma su
At the temple, we pray to a bodhisattva and wish for peace of mind.
Tips for using 菩薩
- The word bodhisattva is used in English mainly in Buddhist contexts and is especially associated with the Mahayana ideal of compassionate action.