【ほとけさま】

    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
  1. (a) Buddhahonorific or respectful (sonkeigo) language
  2. deceased personhonorific or respectful (sonkeigo) language
Forms
  • 【ほとけさま】
  • さま【ほとけさま】
  • ほとけさま
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. Buddha
    2. This meaning refers to the historical figure who achieved enlightenment and is considered the founder of Buddhism. It can be used in spiritual contexts or discussions about Buddhist teachings.
    He lives by the teachings of the Buddha.
    Many people offer prayers to the Buddha.
  2. deceased person
    3. This meaning is used to refer respectfully to someone who has passed away. It often carries connotations of honor and reverence, used in contexts related to death or memorials.
    She remembers her grandmother, who passed away, like a Buddha.
    It is used as a term of respect for the deceased.
Generated collocations (experimental)
to worship the Buddhateachings of the Buddhato put one's hands together in front of the Buddhato pray to the Buddhastatue of the Buddhaform of the Buddhato give thanks to the Buddhapeace of the Buddhato believe in the Buddhato dedicate to the Buddhato enshrine at the family altarto study the teachings of the Buddha
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
  1. きごう「きごう」．.
  2. ．.．.
  3. ．.．.
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