Meaning

Primary

Statue Of Buddha

Alternative

Image Of Buddha

Word Type

noun

Explanation

You have Buddha's image. What is that? It's a statue of Buddha. It can also mean an image of Buddha.

Reading

ぶつぞう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 最古の仏像

    the oldest statue of Buddha

    金色の仏像

    golden-colored statue of Buddha

    寺の仏像

    the temple's statue of Buddha

Context Sentences

日本で仏像を買ったら、申告しないといけませんか?

Do I have to declare if I buy a statue of Buddha in Japan?

仏像はよく金色に作られています。

Buddha statues are often made gold.

誰かがうちのオフィスに毎月仏像を一体ずつ送ってくるんです。心当たりのある方は、どうか名乗り出て下さい。

Someone sends a Buddhist statue to our office every month. If you are that person, please come forward and identify yourself.

Kanji Composition