Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 舎利(しゃり) in Japanese

舎利
Kana Reading
しゃり, さり
Romaji
shari, sari
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    bones left after cremation (esp. those of a Buddha or Boddhisatva)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    grain of rice; cooked rice


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

8 strokes

cottage, inn, hut, house, mansion

On'Yomi: シャ, セキ

Kun'Yomi: やど.る

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JLPT 3

7 strokes

profit, advantage, benefit

On'Yomi: リ

Kun'Yomi: き.く

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