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本尊
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 本尊.
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Entry
1
principal object of worship (at a Buddhist temple); principal image
Examples
この寺の本尊は何であるか知っていますか。
Do you know which deity this temple is dedicated to?
2
idol; icon; object of adoration
3
Jocular, humorous term; Usu. as ご〜
the man himself; the person at the heart of the matter
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