Meaning

Primary

Buddhism

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The buddha teachings are what you have to learn when you're studying Buddhism.

Reading

ぶっきょう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well. Note that gets changed to ぶっ for this one.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 仏教を信じる

    to believe in Buddhism

    仏教を学ぶ

    to study Buddhism

    仏教を広める

    to spread Buddhism

Context Sentences

仏教は古代インドから始まりました。

Buddhism originated in ancient India.

私は仏教の教えに共感します。

I resonate with the teachings of Buddhism.

私の友人は仏教学者で、大学で仏教学を教えています。

My friend is a Buddhist scholar and teaches Buddhist studies at a university.

Kanji Composition