noun
muni; Indian ascetic; sage
Refers to a muni, an Indian ascetic or sage, often used in Buddhist contexts. Honorific language (sonkeigo) when referring to such figures.
釈迦牟尼は偉大な聖者とされています。
Shakyamuni is regarded as a great sage.
noun
Specifically refers to the Buddha, often as part of the name 釈迦牟尼 (Shakyamuni). This sense is a specialized use of the term.
牟尼の教えは多くの人々に影響を与えた。
The teachings of the Buddha influenced many people.
Transliteration of Sanskrit 'muni', meaning sage or ascetic. The kanji 牟尼 are used phonetically (ateji) to represent the sound.