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釈迦牟尼

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 釈迦牟尼

しゃかむに
Noun
Freq #146136
1

Gautama Buddha; Shakyamuni; the historical Buddha (5th century BCE?)

Kanji in this Word

11 strokes
Frequency: 1097
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

explanation

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シャク
セキ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
とく
す.てる
ゆる.す
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
しゃ
9 strokes
Frequency: 2160
Grade 9

Meanings

(used phonetically)

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
6 strokes
Frequency: 2092
Grade 9

Meanings

pupil (eye)
moo (cow sound)

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ボウ
5 strokes
Frequency: 1844
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

nun

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あま
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