See also: 釋迦 and 释迦

Japanese

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Kanji in this term
しゃく > しゃ
Grade: S

Jinmeiyō
irregular kan’on
Alternative spelling
釋迦 (kyūjitai)
 
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Etymology

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From Middle Chinese 釋迦 (MC syek kae), itself from Sanskrit शाक्य (Śākya).

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Proper noun

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(しゃ)() (Shaka

  1. (Buddhism) Clipping of 釈迦牟尼 (Shakamuni): Sakyamuni
  2. (historical) Short for 釈迦 (Shaka-zoku): an ancient north Indian tribe to which Sakyamuni once belonged

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Noun

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(しゃ)() (Shaka

  1. (theater) a gold-lacquered Noh mask used to depict the Buddha

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