Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 本願(ほんがん) in Japanese

本願
Kana Reading
ほんがん
Romaji
hongan
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    Amida Buddha's original vow; long-cherished desire


Kanji in this word

JLPT 3

19 strokes

petition, request, vow, wish, hope

On'Yomi: ガン

Kun'Yomi: ねが.う, -ねがい

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JLPT 5

5 strokes

book, present, main, origin, true, real, counter for long cylindrical things

On'Yomi: ホン

Kun'Yomi: もと

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