三宝荒神
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Meanings
1
guardian deity of the Three Jewels
In Buddhism, a deity protecting the Three Jewels (Buddha, Dharma, Sangha). Often enshrined in kitchens or hearths as a fire deity.
See also: 三宝
Sanbōkōjin is also enshrined as the kitchen fire deity.
2
three-person saddle
Rare term for a saddle designed to carry three people.
Old documents mention a three-person saddle called sanbōkōjin.