三さん世ぜ

noun

three temporal states of existence; past, present, and future

Buddhist term referring to the three periods of time: past, present, and future. Used in doctrinal contexts.

• 仏ぶっ教きょうでは三さん世ぜにわたる因いん果がを説とく。

  Buddhism teaches causality across the three temporal states of existence.

noun

three generations

Only with reading さんぜ

Refers to three generations of a family, such as grandparents, parents, and children. Reading is さんぜ.

• 三さん世ぜが同どう居きょする家いえは少すくなくなった。

  Homes where three generations live together have become fewer.