Meaning of 三毒(さんどく) in Japanese

三毒
Kana Reading
さんどく
Romaji
sandoku
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    the three kleshas that poison the heart of man (desire, ill will and ignorance)

Related Kanji

毒 JLPT 2

8 strokes

poison, virus, venom, germ, harm, injury, spite

On'Yomi: ドク

Kun'Yomi:

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三 JLPT 5

3 strokes

three

On'Yomi: サン, ゾウ

Kun'Yomi: み, み.つ, みっ.つ

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