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菩薩 【ぼさつ】
- [n,n-suf] bodhisattva; one who has reached enlightenment but vows to save all beings before becoming a buddha
- [n,n-suf] High Monk (title bestowed by the imperial court)
- [n,n-suf] title bestowed to Shinto kami in manifestation theory
Kanji in this word:
| Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 菩 | Kind Of Grass, Sacred Tree | ボ | ||
| 薩 | Salvation, Buddha | サツ, サチ |