Meaning of 肉髻(にくけい) in Japanese

肉髻
Kana Reading
にくけい, にっけい
Romaji
nikukei, nikkei
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    ushnisha (protrusion on the top of a buddha's head)

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On'Yomi: ニク

Kun'Yomi: しし

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On'Yomi: ケイ, キツ

Kun'Yomi: たぶさ, みずら, もとどり

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