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ホンガン
Meanings
Noun
1. Amida Buddha's original vow; long-cherished desire
Alt. forms
本ほん願がん
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ホンガン
Pitch accent
ホ
ンガン
ホ
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Used in: 1
Composed of
book; volume; this; present; main; head
prayer; wish; vow
Used in vocabulary (3 in total)
salvation by faith in Amitabha; relying on others; depending on others
Honganji sect (of Shin Buddhism)
salvation by one's own efforts; self-reliance