“Bodhisattva” in Japanese
Short answer
Bodhisattva in Japanese is “菩薩” (bosatsu). Full meaning: bodhisattva; High Monk (title bestowed by the imperial court); title bestowed to Shinto kami in manifestation theory.
Other ways to say “Bodhisattva” in Japanese
菩提薩埵
bodaisatta bodhisattva
ぼさつ
bosatsu bodhisattva; High Monk (title bestowed by the imperial court); title bestowed to Shinto kami in manifestation theory
知者
chisha sage, wise man, wise person, man of wisdom; buddha, bodhisattva, enlightened priest
仏子
busshi follower of the Buddha, Buddhist; all Buddha's children, mankind, all living things; Bodhisattva
智者
chisha sage, wise man, wise person, man of wisdom; buddha, bodhisattva, enlightened priest
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