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お釈迦様 (oshakasama) Japanese meaning: Buddha | Kotomora
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釈しゃ
迦か
様さま
の
教おし
え
は
多おお
く
の
人ひと
に
影えい
響きょう
を
与あた
え
た
。
The teachings of the Buddha have influenced many people.
It's as if we are being toyed with in the palm of the Buddha's hand.
Kanji 御 honorable, manipulate, govern Related words 釈しゃ 迦か 釈迦 is the base term for Shakyamuni, often used in compounds or more formal Buddhist contexts. お釈迦様 adds honorifics, making it more reverent and personal.
仏ほとけ 仏 is a general term for Buddha or a buddha, while お釈迦様 specifically refers to the historical Buddha Shakyamuni.
Written forms お 釈しゃ 迦か 様さま
Standard respectful spelling for the Buddha, using the honorific prefix お and suffix 様.
お 釈しゃ 迦か さま
Variant with さま in kana; slightly less formal but still respectful.
御お 釈しゃ 迦か 様さま
rarely-used kanji form
Rarely used kanji form with 御 for お.
Etymology From お (honorific prefix) + 釈迦 (Shakyamuni, from Sanskrit Śākyamuni) + 様 (honorific suffix).
