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三さん界がい

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Meanings

1

noun

three realms of existence

Buddhist term for the three realms of desire, form, and formlessness that make up samsara. Often contrasted with 欲界, 色界, and 無色界.

See also: 欲界 · 色界 · 無色界

2

noun

whole universe enlightened by Buddha

abbreviationBuddhism

Abbreviation of 三千大千世界, referring to the vast cosmos of a billion worlds that a Buddha illuminates. Rare outside Buddhist contexts.

See also: 三千大千世界

3

noun

past, present, and future existences

Buddhist concept of the three temporal states of existence. Cross-referenced with 三世 (さんぜ). Rarely used independently.

See also: 三世 (さんぜ)

4

suffix

far-off ...; distant ...

Suffix-like use in compounds to indicate great distance or remoteness. Not productive in modern Japanese; found in fixed expressions.

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