Word details

加持

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 加持.

Dictionary

Entry

加持NounIntransitive~する VerbFreq #64462
1

prayer (to get rid of misfortune, disease, etc.); incantation; faith healing

2

Buddhism

adhisthana (blessing of a buddha or bodhisattva)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

add, addition, increase, join, include, Canada

5 strokesFrequency 130JLPT N2Grade 4

On

Kun

くわ.えるくわ.わる

hold, have

9 strokesFrequency 119JLPT N3Grade 3

On

Kun

も.つ-も.ちも.てる

Nanori

もちもつ

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