彼岸
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 彼岸
1
equinoctial week (when Buddhist services are held)
Examples
暑さ寒さも彼岸まで。
No heat or cold lasts beyond the equinox.
2
Abbreviation
Buddhist services during the equinoctial week
3
Buddhism
nirvana
4
Formal or literary term
opposite bank; opposite shore; shore on the other side
Kanji in this Word
彼
8 strokes
Frequency: 648
JLPT N2
Grade 8
Meanings
he
that
the
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヒ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かれ
かの
か.の
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
その
岸
8 strokes
Frequency: 556
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
beach
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ガン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
きし
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
けし
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