仏法僧

Japanese

kanjitab
Definitions
  • the Triple Gem or of Buddhism, i.e. Buddha, dharma, sangha
  • dollarbird (Eurystomus orientalis)

Etymology

Compound from Japanese 仏 (Buddha, person, France) + Japanese 法 (method, law, dharma, rule, convention, model)+ Japanese 僧 (sangha).

Origin

Japanese

Gloss

sangha

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