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釈迦

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

ゃか
Noun
Freq #37159
1

Gautama Buddha; Shakyamuni; the historical Buddha

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
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