JMdict: 1273200
公案 【こうあん】
- [n] koan; kōan; Zen question for meditation (e.g. the sound of one hand clapping)
Kanji in this word:
| Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 公 | Public, Prince, Official, Governmental | コウ, ク | おおやけ |
| 案 | Plan, Suggestion, Draft, Ponder, Fear, Proposition, Idea, Expectation, Worry, Table, Bench | アン | つくえ |