外典
Japanese edit
Etymology 1 edit
Kanji in this term | |
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外 | 典 |
と(つ) Grade: 2 |
ふみ Grade: 4 |
kun’yomi |
Kanji in this term | |
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外 | 典 |
げ Grade: 2 |
てん Grade: 4 |
goon |
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
外典 or 外典 • (geten or totsufumi)
- (Buddhism) a non-canonical book, such as one that's merely on Buddhism or belongs to other religious canons
- Antonym: 内典 (naiten)
See also edit
Etymology 2 edit
Kanji in this term | |
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外 | 典 |
がい Grade: 2 |
てん Grade: 4 |
kan’on |