大だい乗じょう

noun

Mahayana; the Great Vehicle

Buddhist term referring to the major tradition of Buddhism that emphasizes universal salvation. Often contrasted with 小乗 (Hinayana).

See also: 小乗 (しょうじょう)

• 大だい乗じょう仏ぶっ教きょうは東ひがしアジアに広ひろく伝つたわった。

  Mahayana Buddhism spread widely throughout East Asia.

noun

large passenger vehicle

Used on street signs and in traffic regulations to indicate lanes or areas for large vehicles such as buses and trucks. Not a general term for large cars.