JMdict: 1165610
一念 【いちねん】
- [n] determined purpose
- [n] an incredibly short span of time (i.e. the time occupied by a single thought)
- [n] a single repetition of a prayer (esp. in Jodo-shu)
Kanji in this word:
| Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 一 | One, One Radical (no.1) | イチ, イツ | ひと-, ひと.つ | 1 |
| 念 | Wish, Sense, Idea, Thought, Feeling, Desire, Attention | ネン | 4 |