菩薩
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 菩薩
1
Buddhism
bodhisattva; one who has reached enlightenment but vows to save all beings before becoming a buddha
2
High Monk (title bestowed by the imperial court)
3
title bestowed to Shinto kami in manifestation theory
Kanji in this Word
菩
11 strokes
Frequency: 2086
Grade 9
Meanings
kind of grass
sacred tree
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ボ
薩
16 strokes
Frequency: 1984
Grade 9
Meanings
salvation
Buddha
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
サツ
サチ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
さっ
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