Translation guide
A bodhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism, known for his vow to save all beings from hell before attaining Buddhahood. In Japanese, he is primarily referred to as Jizō Bosatsu, often shortened to Jizō, and is widely venerated as a protector of children, travelers, and the deceased.
Referring to the Buddhist figure in a religious, cultural, or artistic context.
The full formal name, used in religious texts and formal contexts.
Ksitigarbha is worshipped as a guardian deity of children.
The common abbreviated name, used in everyday speech and most contexts.
There is a Jizō statue by the roadside.
An affectionate, polite form often used when speaking to children or in casual settings.
Let's pay our respects to the Jizō statue.
A respectful term, often seen in temple names or inscriptions.
This temple enshrines a statue of Ksitigarbha.
Referring to physical representations, often found at roadsides, temples, or cemeteries.
Jizō is one of the most beloved Buddhist figures in Japan. Statues are often placed at roadsides, graveyards, and temples. They are commonly adorned with red bibs and caps, especially when associated with the protection of children or the souls of miscarried or aborted fetuses (水子, mizuko).
There is a Jizō statue at the entrance of the village.