JMdict: 1671700
摩羅 【まら】
- [n] Mara; demon king who attempted to hinder Gautama Buddha from attaining enlightenment
- [n] obstacle to enlightenment
Kanji in this word:
| Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 摩 | Chafe, Rub, Polish, Grind, Scrape | マ | ま.する, さす.る, す.る |
| 羅 | Gauze, Thin Silk, Rome, Arrange, Spread Out | ラ | うすもの |
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