Translation guide
Indra is a major deity in Hindu and Buddhist mythology, often associated with thunder, rain, and war. In Japanese, the name is primarily encountered in religious, historical, or mythological contexts.
Referring to the god Indra in religious or mythological contexts.
The most common Japanese name for Indra in Buddhist contexts, often used as a protector deity.
帝釈天は仏教の守護神です。
Taishakuten is a guardian deity in Buddhism.
Direct transliteration of 'Indra', used in academic or comparative mythology contexts.
インドラは古代インドの神です。
Indra is an ancient Indian god.
Ateji (kanji used phonetically) for Indra, rarely used except in historical Buddhist texts.
因陀羅は雷神として知られる。
Indra is known as a thunder god.