“Entering nirvana” in Japanese
Short answer
Entering nirvana in Japanese is “入滅” (nyuumetsu). Full meaning: entering Nirvana, death (of Buddha, high priest, saint, etc.).
Other ways to say “Entering nirvana” in Japanese
成仏
joubutsu attaining Buddhahood, becoming a Buddha, entering Nirvana; going to heaven, resting in peace, dying (peacefully)
得
toku profit, advantage, benefit, gain; rebirth in paradise, entering nirvana; to get, to acquire, to obtain, to procure, to earn, to win, to gain, to secure, to attain
ドク
doku profit, advantage, benefit, gain; rebirth in paradise, entering nirvana; to get, to acquire, to obtain, to procure, to earn, to win, to gain, to secure, to attain
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