“Shakyamuni” in Japanese
Short answer
Shakyamuni in Japanese is “仏” (futsu). Full meaning: Buddha, Shakyamuni; Buddhist image, figure of Buddha; the dead, dead person, departed soul.
Other ways to say “Shakyamuni” in Japanese
釈迦
shaakya Gautama Buddha, Shakyamuni, the historical Buddha
シャカ
shaka Gautama Buddha, Shakyamuni, the historical Buddha
ボトケ
botoke Buddha, Shakyamuni; Buddhist image, figure of Buddha; the dead, dead person, departed soul
ぼとけ
botoke Buddha, Shakyamuni; Buddhist image, figure of Buddha; the dead, dead person, departed soul
ホトケ
hotoke Buddha, Shakyamuni; Buddhist image, figure of Buddha; the dead, dead person, departed soul
ほとけ
hotoke Buddha, Shakyamuni; Buddhist image, figure of Buddha; the dead, dead person, departed soul
釈迦牟尼
shakamuni Gautama Buddha, Shakyamuni, the historical Buddha (5th c. BCE?)
お釈迦様
oshakasama Buddha, Shakyamuni, the historical Buddha (5th c. BCE?)
釈迦如来
shakanyorai Gautama Buddha, Shakyamuni, the historical Buddha (5th c. BCE?)
お釈迦さん
oshakasan Buddha, Shakyamuni, the historical Buddha (5th c. BCE?)
前仏
zenbutsu Buddha prior to Gautama; Gautama Buddha, Shakyamuni
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