Meaning of ひがん in Japanese

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Definition of ひがん

ひがん(higan) 【 彼岸 】

彼岸 Kanji Details

  1. (n) equinoctial week (when Buddhist services are held)

    暑さも寒さも彼岸まで。
    No heat or cold lasts beyond the equinox.

  2. Buddhist services during the equinoctial week →Related words: 彼岸会
  3. (Buddh) nirvana →Related words: 此岸
ひがん(higan) 【 悲願 】

悲願 Kanji Details

  1. (n) one's dearest wish; Buddha's vow to save humanity

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