Refers to the historical Buddha (Shakyamuni) or the concept of a Buddha in Buddhism.
I study the teachings of the Buddha.
Buddhist image; figure of Buddha
A statue, painting, or other representation of a Buddha.
I prayed before a large Buddha statue at the temple.
the dead; departed soul
Euphemistic or respectful term for a deceased person, often used in Buddhist contexts or when speaking of someone who has passed away. Also written as ホトケ.
My late grandmother has now become a departed soul.
merciful person; saintly person
Figurative use for someone as compassionate as a Buddha. Rare and somewhat literary.
He forgives without anger, like a truly merciful person.
Every morning he offers prayers to the Buddha.
I paid my respects to the Buddha statue at the temple.
He has a heart as compassionate as a Buddha's.
Buddha; the Buddha · deceased person; the departed
compassionate heart; Buddha-like benevolence
gentle face; serene expression; Buddha-like face
nuribotoke; corpse-like monster with dangling eyeballs
reclining Buddha; image of the Buddha entering nirvana
round Buddhist plaque; hanging Buddha image
spirit of someone on the first Obon after their death · recently deceased person
snow Buddha figure
Buddha; the Buddha · deceased person; the departed