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頭光 (ずこう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

頭ず光こう

ず

こ

う

Meanings

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noun

halo (of a Buddhist statue); nimbus

Specifically refers to the halo depicted behind the head of a Buddhist statue, as opposed to a full-body halo (光輪).

See also: 光輪

この仏ぶつ像ぞうの頭ず光こうは非ひ常じょうに精せい巧こうに作つくられている。
The halo of this Buddhist statue is crafted with great intricacy.

Kanji

頭head, counter for large animals
光ray, light

Similar words

光こう輪りん
光輪 is a more general term for a halo or ring of light, often used for full-body halos or in non-Buddhist contexts, while 頭光 specifically refers to the halo around the head of a Buddhist statue.

Etymology

Compound of 頭 (ず, 'head') and 光 (こう, 'light'), referring to the light or halo emanating from the head of a Buddhist figure.