三界
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Meanings
1
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.
In Buddhism, the three realms are considered the world of delusion.
3
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)
三界 can also refer to the three temporal states of past, present, and future.
4
far-off ...; distant ...
Suffix-like use in compounds to indicate great distance or remoteness. Not productive in modern Japanese; found in fixed expressions.
Some words containing 三界 express a far-off place.