Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 持戒(じかい) in Japanese

持戒
Kana Reading
じかい
Romaji
jikai
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    strictly adhering to Buddhist precepts


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

7 strokes

commandment

On'Yomi: カイ

Kun'Yomi: いまし.める

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JLPT 4

9 strokes

hold, have

On'Yomi: ジ

Kun'Yomi: も.つ, -も.ち, も.てる

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