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他力本願 【たりきほんがん】

  1. [n] salvation by faith in Amitabha
  2. [n] relying on others; depending on others
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings Grade
他 Other, Another, The Others タ ほか 3
力 Power, Strength, Strong, Strain, Bear Up, Exert リョク, リキ, リイ ちから 1
本 Book, Present, Main, Origin, True, Real, Counter For Long Cylindrical Things ホン もと 1
願 Petition, Request, Vow, Wish, Hope ガン ねが.う, -ねがい 4