Japanese word

仏教

Pronunciation

Romajibukkyō

Meaning

  • nounBuddhism

Example

私は仏教を学んでいます。watashi wa buk kyō o mana n de i ma su

I am studying Buddhism.

Illustration for 仏教 (Buddhism)

More examples

この本は仏教の基本的な考え方を紹介しています。ko no hon wa buk kyō no ki hon teki na kanga e kata o shō kai shi te i ma su

This book introduces the basic ideas of Buddhism.

Core concept

Describes a religious path based on the Buddha's teaching that seeks freedom from suffering through awakening.

Common phrases

  • 仏教を学ぶbuk kyō o mana bu

    learn Buddhism

  • 仏教に興味があるbuk kyō ni kyō mi ga a ru

    be interested in Buddhism

  • 仏教の基本buk kyō no ki hon

    basics of Buddhism

Definition in Japanese

仏の教えをもとに、悟りを得て苦しみから離れることを目指す宗教。futsu no oshi e o mo to ni sato ri o e te kuru shi mi ka ra hana re ru ko to o me za su shū kyō

Word origin

仏教 (bukkyō) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 仏 (butsu, "Buddha") and 教 (kyō, "teaching"), meaning the Buddha's teaching.

Usage tips

  • The name Buddhism covers several major traditions, including Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana, rather than one single set of customs.

Related words

  • 仏教徒bukkyōtoBuddhistnoun

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