Word details

護摩

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 護摩.

Dictionary

Entry

護摩NounFreq #73110
1

Buddhism

homa; Buddhist rite of burning wooden sticks to ask a deity for blessings

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

safeguard, protect

20 strokesFrequency 351JLPT N1Grade 5

On

Kun

まも.る

Nanori

もり

chafe, rub, polish, grind, scrape

15 strokesFrequency 1,252JLPT N1Grade 8

On

Kun

ま.するさす.るす.る

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