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JLPT N36画 · 6 strokesradical 人grade 5freq #1200

Buddha, France

On'yomi (音読み)

  • ブツ
  • フツ

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • ほとけ

Mnemonic

The Buddha, a gentle person, inspires many with his teachings, spreading peace like a comforting embrace that echoes across the serene landscape of France.

About this kanji

The kanji 仏 primarily means "Buddha" and can also refer to "France" in certain contexts. It is usually used as a noun and appears in several important compounds. For example, 仏教 (ぶっきょう) means "Buddhism," the religion based on the teachings of the Buddha. Another compound, 仏様 (ほとけさま), refers to the Buddha in a respectful way. You might also come across 仏像 (ぶつぞう), which means "Buddha statue" and represents the physical embodiment of Buddha in art. A helpful note is that when talking about Buddhism or related traditions, you’ll often encounter this kanji, making it an important one to know.

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Example sentences

  • 仏教の教えを学ぶ。

    Learn the teachings of Buddhism.

Meanings across languages

English
Buddha, France
Tiếng Việt
Phật, Pháp
日本語
仏, フランス
한국어
부처, 프랑스
中文
佛, 法国
id
Buddha, Prancis
th
พระพุทธเจ้า, ฝรั่งเศส
es
Buda, Francia
fr
Bouddha, France
de
Buddha, Frankreich
pt
Buda, França

Common compounds

  • 仏教ぶっきょうBuddhism
  • 仏様ほとけさまBuddha (honorific)
  • 仏像ぶつぞうBuddha statue
  • 外国仏がいこくぶつforeign goods

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