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“Becoming a buddha” in Japanese

Short answer
成仏 joubutsu じょーぶつ

Becoming a buddha in Japanese is “成仏” (joubutsu). Full meaning: attaining Buddhahood, becoming a Buddha, entering Nirvana; going to heaven, resting in peace, dying (peacefully).

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