Meaning of 知らぬが仏(しらぬがほとけ) in Japanese

知らぬが仏
Kana Reading
しらぬがほとけ
Romaji
shiranugahotoke
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
    Meaning
    Ignorance is bliss

Related Kanji

仏 JLPT 2

4 strokes

Buddha, the dead, France

On'Yomi: ブツ, フツ

Kun'Yomi: ほとけ

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知 JLPT 4

8 strokes

know, wisdom

On'Yomi: チ

Kun'Yomi: し.る, し.らせる

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