Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 護摩(ごま) in Japanese

護摩
Kana Reading
ごま
Romaji
goma
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    Buddhist rite of cedar-stick burning


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

15 strokes

chafe, rub, polish, grind, scrape

On'Yomi: マ

Kun'Yomi: ま.する, さ.する, す.る

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JLPT 1

20 strokes

safeguard, protect

On'Yomi: ゴ

Kun'Yomi: まも.る

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