Translation guide
In Buddhist cosmology, the Asura realm is one of the six realms of rebirth, inhabited by powerful but jealous and combative demigods. This entry explains how to refer to this realm and its inhabitants in Japanese, along with related cultural and religious expressions.
Referring to the Asura realm as a place or state of existence in Buddhist cosmology.
Standard term for the Asura realm, literally 'Asura path'. Used in Buddhist contexts.
The Asura realm is one of the six realms.
Abbreviated form of 阿修羅道, common in spoken or less formal Buddhist references.
To fall into the Asura realm.
Literally 'the world of Asuras', a more descriptive phrase.
The world of Asuras is filled with constant conflict.
Referring to the beings that inhabit the Asura realm.
Using 'shura' metaphorically to describe a scene of fierce fighting, bloodshed, or a state of constant struggle.
Literally 'Asura scene', commonly used to mean a scene of carnage, a battleground, or a situation of intense conflict (including emotional drama).
The meeting turned into a battlefield.
Literary phrase meaning 'the streets of Asura', i.e., a place of constant strife.
While 'Ashura' (アシュラ) can refer to the Buddhist deity or the realm, in modern Japanese it's also a name in pop culture (e.g., manga, games). Context is key.
The term 修羅場 is often used colloquially to describe emotionally intense situations, like a lover's quarrel or a workplace conflict, not just physical battles.
A fierce look like that of an Asura.
I've been through hell (many tough situations).
The battlefield turned into a scene of carnage.