Meaning of 本尊 in Japanese

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Definition of 本尊

ほんぞん(honzon) 【 本尊 】

本尊 Kanji Details

  1. (n) principal object of worship at a temple (usu. a buddha or bodhisattva); principal image; idol

    この寺の本尊は何であるか知っていますか。
    Do you know which deity this temple is dedicated to?

  2. the man himself; the person at the heart of the matter →Related words: 御本尊

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