Meaning of 懸仏(かけぼとけ) in Japanese

懸仏
Kana Reading
かけぼとけ
Romaji
kakebotoke
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    round plaque carrying the image of a Buddha (usually hammered from behind) used in temples and shrines

Related Kanji

懸 JLPT 1

20 strokes

suspend, hang, 10%, install, depend, consult

On'Yomi: ケン, ケ

Kun'Yomi: か.ける, か.かる

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仏 JLPT 2

4 strokes

Buddha, the dead, France

On'Yomi: ブツ, フツ

Kun'Yomi: ほとけ

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