Meaning

Primary

Buddhism

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The buddha teachings are what you have to learn when you're studying Buddhism.

Reading

ぶっきょう
  • 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. Note that 仏 gets changed to ぶっ for this one.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 仏教を信じる

    to believe in Buddhism

    仏教を学ぶ

    to study Buddhism

    仏教を広める

    to spread Buddhism

Context Sentences

仏教は古代インドから始まりました。

Buddhism originated in ancient India.

私は仏教の教えに共感します。

I resonate with the teachings of Buddhism.

私の友人は仏教学者で、大学で仏教学を教えています。

My friend is a Buddhist scholar and teaches Buddhist studies at a university.

Kanji Composition