also: ぐどう
seeking after truth; quest for truth
Often used in religious, philosophical, or spiritual contexts; the reading ぐどう is especially associated with Buddhism.
He set out on a journey in search of truth.
求道心が強い人は、常に学び続ける。
People with a strong desire to seek truth are always learning.
seeker after truth; one who seeks the way
Standard kanji form; the reading きゅうどう is the most common.
Buddhist reading; esp. ぐどう in Buddhist contexts.
Compound of 求 (seek) and 道 (way, path, truth). The reading ぐどう is a voiced variant used in Buddhist terminology.