English–Japanese

“buddhist statue” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajibutsuzō

Example

美術館で仏像を見ました。bi jutsu kan de butsu zō o mi ma shi ta

I saw a Buddhist statue at the museum.

Illustration for 仏像 (buddhist statue)

How to say “buddhist statue” in Japanese

“Buddhist statue” in Japanese is 仏像 (butsuzō).

Presents a revered Buddhist figure in a physical form made for viewing, worship, or artistic appreciation.

Full entry for 仏像: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 仏像

職人が何年もかけて仏像を彫りました。shoku nin ga nan nen mo ka ke te butsu zō o ho ri ma shi ta

The craftsman spent years carving a Buddhist statue.

Tips for using 仏像

  • Buddhist image is broader than Buddhist statue in English because image can refer to a two-dimensional picture as well as a three-dimensional object.

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