Meaning

Primary

Giant Buddha Statue

Alternatives

Daibutsu, Great Buddha

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A large Buddha doesn't make sense if you don't know the context. There are giant statues of Buddha, and these are called Daibutsu, making this word translate to the Great Buddha or Giant Buddha Statue.

Reading

だいぶつ
  • 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

  • 大仏がある

    there is a Giant Buddha Statue

    大仏ができる

    a Giant Buddha Statue is made

    大仏が完成する

    a Giant Buddha Statue is completed

Context Sentences

その大仏の高さは約15メートルです。

The Great Buddha is about fifteen meters tall.

この大仏は、とても有名な大仏です。

This Great Buddha is very famous.

いや、大仏はゼッタイ見ておいた方がいいですよ。

No, you absolutely must see the Great Buddha.

Kanji Composition