JMdict: 1407440
他力本願 【たりきほんがん】
- [n] salvation by faith in Amitabha
- [n] relying on others; depending on others
Kanji in this word:
Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings |
---|---|---|---|
他 | Other, Another, The Others | タ | ほか |
力 | Power, Strength, Strong, Strain, Bear Up, Exert | リョク, リキ, リイ | ちから |
本 | Book, Present, Main, Origin, True, Real, Counter For Long Cylindrical Things | ホン | もと |
願 | Petition, Request, Vow, Wish, Hope | ガン | ねが.う, -ねがい |