“Enlightenment” in Japanese
Short answer
Enlightenment in Japanese is “啓蒙” (keimou). Full meaning: enlightenment, illumination.
Other ways to say “Enlightenment” in Japanese
啓発
keihatsu enlightenment, development, edification, public awareness, illumination, education, inspiration
大悟
taigo enlightenment, great wisdom
開眼
kaigan enlightenment, spiritual awakening, opening one's eyes to the truth; reaching one's peak (as a performer, etc.), reaching the highest echelons; gaining eyesight, restoring eyesight, opening the eyes
悟道
godou (the path of spiritual) enlightenment
啓迪
keiteki edification, enlightenment, guide
開悟
kaigo wisdom, enlightenment
教化
kyouka education, enlightenment, civilization, civilisation, indoctrination; guidance, teaching people and leading them to Buddhism
恵
e wisdom, enlightenment; prajñā (one of the three divisions of the noble eightfold path), wisdom
解脱者
gedatsusha person who has reached nirvana, enlightenment, etc.
啓蒙主義
keimoushugi illuminism, enlightenment
開明
kaimei civilization, civilisation, enlightenment
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