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“jizo” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajijizō

Example

道のそばに地蔵があります。michi no so ba ni ji zō ga a ri ma su

There is a Jizo statue beside the road.

Illustration for 地蔵 (jizo)

How to say “jizo” in Japanese

“Jizo” in Japanese is 地蔵 (jizō).

Refers to a Buddhist bodhisattva whose image serves as a familiar guardian for people in vulnerable situations.

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

Example sentences with 地蔵

子どもたちは道端の地蔵に手を合わせました。ko do mo ta chi wa michi bata no ji zō ni te o a wa se ma shi ta

The children put their hands together in prayer before the Jizo statue by the roadside.

Tips for using 地蔵

  • Small roadside statues of this bodhisattva in Japan are often dressed with red bibs, making the word easy to connect with village paths and temple grounds.

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