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菩薩
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 菩薩.
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Entry
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
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