“Zen” in Japanese
Short answer
Zen in Japanese is “禅門” (zenmon). Full meaning: Zen, entering the path of Zen.
Other ways to say “Zen” in Japanese
禅家
zenka Zen, Zen temple, Zen priest
禅宗
zenshuu Zen (Buddhism)
仏心宗
busshinshuu Zen (Buddhism)
達磨宗
darumashuu Zen (Buddhism)
禪門
zenmon Zen, entering the path of Zen
禅道
zendou Zen ascetic practices, Zen meditation; Zen teachings, Zen
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