葬式仏教
Japanese edit
Kanji in this term | |||
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葬 | 式 | 仏 | 教 |
そう Grade: S |
しき Grade: 3 |
ぶつ > ぶっ Grade: 5 |
きょう Grade: 2 |
on’yomi |
Alternative spelling |
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葬式佛教 (kyūjitai) |
Etymology edit
葬式 (sōshiki, “funeral”) + 仏教 (bukkyō, “Buddhism”)
Noun edit
葬式仏教 • (sōshikibukkyō)
- A satirical term referring to the modern phenomenon in which Buddhist practice is largely neglected in Japan and is only sought out for funeral services.