明
みょ
う
Meanings
1
vidya; wisdom
Buddhist term for transcendent wisdom or knowledge, especially in esoteric contexts.
In esoteric Buddhism, vidya means the wisdom that leads to enlightenment.
2
In Shingon Buddhism, a mantra or sacred formula; often used in the compound 真言明.
See also: 真言
Purify the mind by chanting the mantra.
3
Prefix used with dates to mean 'the coming' or 'next', e.g., 明4日 (the coming 4th). Rare and somewhat formal.
The meeting on the coming 4th is from 2 p.m.
Usage patterns
- 明〈数〉日attached to a date to mean 'the coming ...th (day)'
The meeting will be held on the coming 4th.