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 gets changed to ぶっ for this one.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 仏教が生まれる

    Buddhism was born

    仏教が広まる

    Buddhism spreads

    仏教が伝わる

    Buddhism is transmitted

Context Sentences

仏教とヒンドゥー教のちがいを正かくにせつ明できますか?

Can you explain the differences between Buddhism and Hinduism accurately?

そんなに信心深い人間じゃないんですが、一おう神道と仏教を信こうしています。

I’m not a deeply religious person, but I practice both Shintoism and Buddhism.

仏教に伴って、お香は六世紀に日本に伝来しました。

Along with Buddhism, incense was brought to Japan in the 6th century.

Kanji Composition