Word details

如露亦如電

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 如露亦如電

Dictionary

Entry

にょろやくにょでん
Noun
1

Buddhism

existence (as we perceive it) is as mutable and incorporeal as is the morning dew or a flash of lightning

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

6 strokes
Frequency: 1704
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

likeness
like
such as
as if
better
best
equal

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジョ
ニョ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ごと.し
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
ゆき
よし
21 strokes
Frequency: 928
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

dew
tears
expose
Russia

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ロウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つゆ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
6 strokes
JLPT N1
Grade 9

Meanings

also
again

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
エキ
ヤク
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
また
13 strokes
Frequency: 268
JLPT N4
Grade 2

Meanings

electricity

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
デン

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