貪瞋痴
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 貪瞋痴
1
Buddhism; From 貪欲, 瞋恚 and 愚痴
the three kilesas that poison the heart of man (greed, hatred and delusion)
Kanji in this Word
貪
11 strokes
Grade 8
Meanings
covet
indulge in
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
タン
ドン
トン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
むさぼ.る
瞋
15 strokes
Meanings
be angry
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
い.かる
いか.らす
痴
13 strokes
Frequency: 1663
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
stupid
foolish
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
し.れる
おろか
癡
19 strokes
Meanings
foolish
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
し.れる
おろか
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