数珠
See also: 數珠
Chinese edit
For pronunciation and definitions of 数珠 – see 數珠 (“prayer beads; rosary”). (This term is the simplified form of 數珠). |
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Japanese edit
Kanji in this term | |
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数 | 珠 |
す > ず Grade: 2 |
す > ず Grade: S |
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數珠 (kyūjitai) |
Kanji in this term | |
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数 | 珠 |
しゅ > じゅ Grade: 2 |
す > ず Grade: S |
irregular |
Alternative spelling |
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數珠 (kyūjitai) |
Alternative forms edit
Etymology edit
Literally, “counting pearls”, referring to their use in counting the number of chants recited of the Buddha's name (念仏 (nenbutsu)). (Though the beads are used for other purposes, such as simply holding them during prayer.)
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
See also edit
- ロザリオ (rozario)