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応器 (おうき) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

応おう器き

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Meanings

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noun

Buddhist begging bowl

Buddhism

A bowl used by mendicant Buddhist monks to receive alms. Also referred to as 応量器.

See also: 応量器

托たく鉢はつの僧そうは応おう器きを持もって歩あるいた。
The mendicant monk walked carrying a begging bowl.

Kanji

応apply, answer, yes
器utensil, vessel, receptacle

Similar words

応おう量りょう器き
応量器 is a more formal or complete term for the same object, often used in Zen contexts.

Etymology

From Buddhist terminology; the kanji 応 (respond/receive) and 器 (vessel) together refer to a bowl for receiving offerings.