Meaning of 秘仏(ひぶつ) in Japanese

秘仏
Kana Reading
ひぶつ
Romaji
hibutsu
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    Buddhist image normally withheld from public view

Related Kanji

秘 JLPT 1

10 strokes

secret, conceal

On'Yomi: ヒ

Kun'Yomi: ひ.める, ひそ.か, かく.す

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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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