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Meaning of (ほとけ) in Japanese

JLPT 3
Kana Reading
ほとけ
Romaji
hotoke
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    Buddha; merciful person; Buddhist image
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    the dead


Kanji in this word

JLPT 2

4 strokes

Buddha, the dead, France

On'Yomi: ブツ, フツ

Kun'Yomi: ほとけ

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