LingakuFrequency rank: 4,916. – 4,920.
- western direction
- Western Pure Land (Amitabha's Buddhist paradise)only applies to さいほうBuddhismabbreviationsee also 西方浄土
- western fighter in a match (e.g. sumo)only applies to にしがたmartial arts
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- western direction
- Western Pure Land (Amitabha's Buddhist paradise)
- western fighter in a match (e.g. sumo)
This refers to the direction of the west.
In Buddhism, this term refers to the "Pure Land" associated with Amitabha Buddha, which is believed to be in the western direction.
This means a sumo wrestler who fights in the west side of the ring during a match.
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