真言

Japanese

kanjitab
Definitions
  • (Buddhism) a mantra, incantation

Etymology

Derived from Sanskrit मन्त्र (instrument of thought, mantra, council).

Origin

Sanskrit

मन्त्र

Gloss

instrument of thought, mantra, council

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