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大黒天 (だいこくてん) — Mahakala (incarnation of Mahesvara) | Kumi Dictionary

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大黒天

大黒天

大だい黒こく天てん

Mahakala (incarnation of Mahesvara)

Kanji Vocab Religion & Philosophy18 strokes

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だいこくてん

Noun

1.

Mahakala (incarnation of Mahesvara)

Buddhism

2.

Daikokuten (god of wealth)

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Kanji that make up this word

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heavens・sky・imperial

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