noun
dearest wish; long-cherished desire
A deeply held, often long-pursued wish or aspiration, frequently used in contexts like sports, politics, or personal goals.
彼の悲願はオリンピックで金メダルを取ることだ。
His dearest wish is to win a gold medal at the Olympics.
長年の悲願だった法案がついに成立した。
The bill, which had been a long-cherished desire for years, was finally passed.
noun
Buddha's vow to save all beings
Buddhist term referring to the compassionate vow of a Buddha or bodhisattva to liberate all sentient beings.
阿弥陀仏の悲願によって、すべての人が救われると信じられている。
It is believed that through Amida Buddha's vow, all people will be saved.