Another monumental work is the Digital Dictionary of Buddhism or DDB (log in with user name = guest). This online dictionary contains English definitions for over sixty thousand Chinese terms (as of May 2013), along with pronunciations in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese. The DDB ...
"beautiful fragrance; who is like God?; follower of Demeter" Description: Mika is a sparky and stylish Japanese girls' name that translates easily to English. Also used as a Slovene and Hebrew diminutive for Mihaela and Michaela, as an alternative spelling to the Biblical Micah, and as a Gr...
2 vols. complete: Kanjaku tsuizen hanashidori, “The Liberated Birds: A Memorial Book for Kanjaku.” A memorial book for the actor Nakamura Utaemon who died in 1852. He had the literary name of Kanjaku, meaning ”playing with sparrows” and the covers and many illustrations allude to thi...
In Japan, Butsugen Butsumo is regarded as another name for Kongōkichijō 金剛吉祥 (Skt. = Vajrasri). She also appears in the Ichijikinrin Mandala, as well as in the Henchi-in 遍知院 and Shaka-in 釈迦院 sections of the Taizōkai Mandala, wherein she is known by various other names...
A rare Japanese name for boys is Kamui (or Kamuy), meaning ‘God’s tool or ‘God’s place’. The name Kamui has its origins in the Ainu language, which is spoken by the indigenous people of Hokkaido, Japan. If you choose this lovely name for your son, you’ll be bang on trend ...
He meets Ushiwaka Maru (Minamoto no Yoshitsune’s childhood name) and challenges him to a fight on the bridge. Yoshitsune is aided by Sojobo, King of the Tengu (white-bearded in the centre) and other yamabushi tengu. Benkei loses the fight and becomes Yoshitsune’s loyal retainer. ...
’ you’ll find more than just names. Each one holds stories from Japanese culture where dragons symbolize wisdom and power. They’re not just mythical creatures; they’re guardians. This list isn’t just for parents picking a name. It’s for anyone interested in how legends influence our ...
Official name: Japan Capital city: Tokyo Internet country code: .jp Flag description: White with a large red disk (representing the sun without rays) in the center National anthem:“Kimigayo,” lyrics from traditional poem of unknown authorship, music by Hayashi Hiromori Geographical des...
GodNote: Sorry this Hamori article is a bit short. We have sent our Data Dwarves off to find more nuggets of information. Updates coming soon. Hamori Facts and Figures Name: Hamori Pronunciation: Coming soon Alternative names: Gender: Male Type: God Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at ...
2 vols. complete: Kanjaku tsuizen hanashidori, “The Liberated Birds: A Memorial Book for Kanjaku.” A memorial book for the actor Nakamura Utaemon who died in 1852. He had the literary name of Kanjaku, meaning ”playing with sparrows” and the covers and many illustrations allude to thi...