English–Japanese
“pure land” in Japanese
How to say “pure land” in Japanese
“Pure land” in Japanese is 極楽 (gokuraku).
Describes a perfect realm beyond ordinary suffering, especially the Buddhist Pure Land or, more broadly, an ideal paradise.
Example sentences with 極楽
その寺では、極楽を表す庭園を静かに眺められます。so no tera de wa goku raku o arawa su tei en o shizu ka ni naga me ra re ma su
At that temple, you can quietly view a garden representing the Pure Land.
Tips for using 極楽
- In English, Pure Land Buddhism is a standard name for traditions centered on rebirth in Amitabha's realm, so Pure Land can be a technical Buddhist term rather than a general synonym for paradise.
Other Japanese words for “pure land”
仏教では、浄土を安らかな世界と考えます。buk kyō de wa jō do o yasu ra ka na se kai to kanga e ma su
In Buddhism, the Pure Land is considered a peaceful world.