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他力本願 (たりきほんがん) — salvation by faith in Amitabha | Kumi Dictionary

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他力本願

他力本願

他た力りき本ほん願がん

salvation by faith in Amitabha

Kanji Vocab Religion & Philosophy31 strokes

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たりきほんがん

Noun

1.

salvation by faith in Amitabha

yojijukugoBuddhism

2.

relying on others, depending on others

yojijukugo

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Kanji that make up this word

other・another・the others

ちから…(5)

power・strength・strong・strain・bear up…(1)

book・present・main・origin・true…(2)

ねが.う・-ねがい…(2)

petition・request・vow・wish・hope

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